Chief Data Architect

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities:

- Define and drive the enterprise-wide data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Design scalable data architecture covering transactional, analytical, master, and reference data domains.

- Establish and implement enterprise Data Governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

- Lead Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management, data quality, and data lifecycle initiatives.

- Develop enterprise data models, integration strategies, and interoperability standards.

- Architect modern data platforms supporting analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence.

- Review solution architectures, data models, integration patterns, and technical designs.

- Collaborate with business, IT, security, and leadership teams to deliver enterprise-wide data solutions.

- Drive data governance, compliance, security, privacy, and regulatory standards across the organization.

- Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance for enterprise data initiatives.

- Lead architecture reviews, governance forums, and stakeholder discussions.

- Define enterprise data standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- 15 - 20+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Data Governance.

- Strong expertise in Data Architecture, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Quality, and Data Integration.

- Hands-on experience designing enterprise data platforms, data lakes, and cloud-based data solutions.

- Strong knowledge of Oracle ecosystem, enterprise integration, data modeling, and analytics platforms.

- Experience implementing DAMA-DMBOK principles and enterprise Data Governance frameworks.

- Exposure to AI/ML data platforms, Business Intelligence, and advanced analytics is preferred.

- TOGAF Certification and DAMA certification are highly preferred.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience working in large enterprise or multi-business environments with global stakeholders is an added advantage.