Overview
The Enterprise Data Architect will operate within a public sector organisation to develop and implement enterprise data strategies, ensuring effective data architecture and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the Data & Analytics Manager, the contractor will mentor existing staff and provide expert advice to senior leadership and operational teams. This role is part-time, requiring three days of work per week, with two days remote and one day on-site in Dumfries.
Responsibilities
- Maintain technical documentation and decision records to support future development.
- Provide progress, risk, and decision reporting to senior leadership and governance groups.
- Collaborate with the Data & Analytics Manager to establish delivery plans and allocate activities.
- Coach and mentor staff, enhancing their knowledge in modern data architecture and engineering.
- Act as a senior subject-matter expert, advising on data strategies to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Significant experience in developing and implementing enterprise data strategies in large organisations.
- Experience in designing and implementing cloud data platforms or data warehouses.
- Practical experience with Snowflake or comparable enterprise cloud data platforms.
- Experience in transforming fragmented data architectures to enterprise-level solutions.
- Strong knowledge in data architecture, engineering, governance, and quality management.
- Experience in managing technology and data suppliers effectively.
- Understanding of information governance, security, and privacy issues regarding sensitive data.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.