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We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.\nWhat does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.\nJob Description\nResponsible for defining and developing data architecture models and their lower-level components.Contribute to and enable the delivery of Brambles' enterprise data strategy through development of target\ndata architecture, information models and architectural roadmaps.\nDevelop and maintain enterprise data architecture principles, standards, patterns and reference models.\nSupport the creation of trusted data through effective data architecture, with a focus on understanding how\ndata is created, managed and consumed across critical business processes.\nDrive architectural understanding of master data, metadata, data lineage and enterprise data flows to support\nbusiness decision making and operational effectiveness.\nAct as the lead data architect on critical programmes, engaging with a range of stakeholders and partnering\nwith the Architecture Community\nKey Responsibilities May Include:\nLead and recommend the development of global standard core business system and data processes, ensuring the overall design is robust, coherent, and meets the future Brambles Operating Model.\nDrive the development of Brambles Data Architecture in collaboration with the business.\nDocument the As-Is data landscape, identifying key risks and recommending mitigations.\nDevelop and communicate data standards and data models to facilitate the classification of all data elements.\nAnalyse technology industry and market trends, focusing on developments in data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, mobile, and cloud agile technologies, and determine potential impact on the enterprise.\nDevelop future-proof data architecture designs for complex enterprise software.\nEstablish priorities and strategies consistent with business goals and economic viability.\nResearch options and propose data architecture solutions against the technology needs of the organisation, including new and emerging technologies.\nEnterprise Data Architect - Manchester, London, Poland or Prague\nMeasures\nCritical enterprise data flows documented and maintained to support transparency, impact assessment and\nchange management.\nKey business data entities, master data domains and associated metadata documented and governed through\nagreed data architecture standards.\nData architecture supports improved visibility of data quality risks, controls and dependencies across critical\nsource systems.\nReference data information architectures documented and maintained\nEnsure projects and programmes align to the agreed data architecture principles and standards\nData and information system principles applied and adhered to through technical change\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain enterprise conceptual, logical and physical data models.\nDefine architectural standards and patterns for the management of master data, reference data and shared business data assets.\nPartner with business and technology teams to understand the architectural drivers of recurring data quality issues and recommend sustainable design improvements.\nSupport the identification of data risks and control weaknesses within source systems and data movement processes.\nWork across technical teams to ensure consistent understanding of key data entities and their lifecycle across the enterprise.\nDrive the development of Brambles Data Architecture in collaboration with the business.\nDocumentation of the As-Is data landscape, calling out key risks and recommend mitigations.\nDevelop and communicate data architecture standards, information models and classification structures, aligned with enterprise data governance policies and standards.\nEstablish priorities and strategies consistent with business goals and economic viability.\nResearch options and propose data architecture against technology needs of the organization while including new and emerging technologies.\nSuccessfully deliver architecture designs across multiple integrated technologies and platforms, in accordance with stage gates, milestones, and business objectives.\nChallenges\nResolve complex architectural issues spanning business processes, applications, integration platforms and data domains.\nBalance enterprise standardisation with legitimate regional, functional and programme requirements.\nIdentify root causes of data inconsistency, duplication and quality issues across complex system landscapes.\nAssess architectural trade-offs involving data quality, interoperability, cost, risk and delivery timescales.\nInfluence cross-functional decisions where ownership is distributed across business and technology teams.\nExperience Requirements\n5+ years in a data architecture related role, including:\nDesigning and implementing data and information solutions including continuous monitoring and improvements to those solutions.\nDevelopment and design of data management best practices and implementation of data principles across the organisation\nExperience addressing data and information architecture considerations across cloud platforms, integration, data management, analytics and business intelligence.\nQualifications\nEssential Qualifications\nSignificant experience in enterprise data architecture within a complex global organisation.\nDesirable Qualifications\nTOGAF Foundation or Practitioner\nBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.\nDAMA CDMP.\nDCAM.\nSAP data architecture experience.\nSkills and Knowledge\nMust have experience of defining enterprise data and information models\nUnderstanding of the DAMA Data Management framework and the relationship between data architecture and wider data management capabilities.\nWorking knowledge of data management disciplines including data quality, master data, metadata and data lineage.\nStrong understanding of how data architecture influences the quality, consistency and trustworthiness of enterprise data.\nAbility to translate business data challenges into practical architectural designs, standards and recommendations.\nExperience of managing and maintaining the technology architecture models.\nProven experience in planning, organizing, and developing information and data architectures and systems.\nDeveloping and applying data architecture principles, standards, patterns and reference models in alignment with enterprise policies.\nExcellent knowledge of technology environments, including information systems, data architecture and enterprise applications.\nProven track record in contributing to development of overall enterprise architecture ideally within a TOGAF framework\nExceptional communication skills with diverse audiences - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills\nDemonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information systems and technology projects\nStrong leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to drive desired outcomes across multiple business functions.\nThe ability to be the enterprise data and information systems subject matter expert who can explain technical topics to those without a technical background.\nRemote Type\nHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the role\nAdaptability, Collaboration, Data Policies, Empathy, Enterprise Data Architecture, Experimentation, Risk Management, Taking Initiative, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand CustomersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.\nIndividuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. 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