Director, Enterprise Architecture (Data)

Role Overview: As a Data Architect at Colt, you will play a crucial role in shaping the data landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation through effective data management practices. Your responsibilities will include developing and articulating a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the organization's vision, mission, and long-term goals. You will collaborate with senior leadership, including the Chief Data Officer (CDO), to define data-related priorities and roadmaps. Your role will involve leading a team of skilled data architects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and defining the strategic direction for data initiatives. You will own and drive the future state data architecture, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and adherence to industry best practices. Additionally, you will establish and maintain data architecture standards, guidelines, and principles across the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Lead a team of skilled data architects and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders - Define the strategic direction for data initiatives and drive the future state data architecture - Develop and articulate a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the organization's vision and goals - Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Chief Data Officer (CDO), to define data-related priorities and roadmaps - Establish and maintain data architecture standards, guidelines, and principles - Ensure high-quality and consistent data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) Qualifications Required: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field of study - Ten or more years of experience in data architecture - Certifications such as TOGAF, Certified Architect (CA), Zachmann, and SAFE agile - Knowledge of business ecosystems, information management practices, data warehousing solutions - Proficiency with data modeling tools and techniques, cloud platforms, and data integration tools Additional Details: Colt offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills. In addition to competitive salaries and incentive plans, Colt provides a range of benefits and local rewards packages to promote work-life balance. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, access to an online learning platform, business mentoring, and more. Join Colt and be part of a growing business that values its people.,