DATA ARCHITECT

Role Summary

The Data Architect will play a critical role in establishing, operating, and enhancing enterprise-level data governance, data management, compliance, and risk frameworks. This role focuses on ensuring data assets are well-structured, classified, governed, and protected in alignment with national regulations and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Data Governance & Management

• Support implementation and ongoing operation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Establish and maintain data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models
• Coordinate with business units to ensure compliance with approved data management practices
• Conduct data inventory, classification, and tagging in line with approved classification frameworks
• Support enterprise data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality initiatives
• Review, update, and maintain data governance artifacts and documentation
• Support governance committees through preparation of materials, action tracking, and reporting
• Manage and support data governance platforms and related tooling

Data Compliance & Controls

• Assist in compliance assessments linked to data governance and management requirements
• Support development of compliance frameworks aligned with national regulations
• Prepare compliance reports and maturity assessments for management review
• Contribute to data governance training and awareness programs

Data Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage enterprise data risks
• Conduct periodic data risk assessments and document findings
• Support mitigation plans and corrective actions to address identified risks
• Assess third-party data risks and support vendor compliance checks
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, Legal, and Compliance teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field
• 10 years of experience in data architecture, data governance, or data management
• Strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, NDMO, and applicable ISO standards (ISO 38505, ISO 8000)
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks and operating models
• Experience with data classification, metadata management, data quality, and data catalogs
• Familiarity with governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica Axon, or equivalents)
• Professional certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to simplify and explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences

Vertical:

Technology