Data Architect

- Help define the enterprise data architecture vision, standards, and roadmap. - Aid in designing the initial data platform to support integration with core systems and future enterprise-scale data needs. - Evaluate, recommend, and drive the adoption of modern data technologies, tools, and patterns (e.g., data lakehouse, ETL/ELT, event streaming, metadata management). - Help establish foundational processes for data modelling, data quality, metadata, lineage, security, and governance. - Build and lead a small team of data professionals (e.g., data engineers, analysts, stewards). - Embed architectural best practices and influence stakeholders across the business to adopt a data-driven approach. - Embed in global ERP transformation programme teams to define data interfaces and flows while keeping security requirements paramount. - Ensure data solutions integrate effectively with financial and operational systems. - Provide architectural oversight and assurance across data design and implementation activities. - Ensure all data-related solutions comply with relevant regulatory frameworks and internal risk controls. - Interpret complex regulatory requirements into actionable architectural principles and system designs. - Champion secure and ethically responsible data management practices. - Partner closely with the wider Architecture function to align data architecture with enterprise technology strategies. - Engage senior stakeholders to articulate the need for modern data capabilities. - Provide expert guidance to business and technology teams on data standards and integration patterns.