Contract

Enterprise Data Architect

Ref: BBBH68036_1787560408

London

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for Enterprise Data Architect based in London for an initial 12 month contract.

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Job Spec:
Based within the architecture function but working alongside data teams, the Enterprise Information Architect is responsible for setting the vision and orchestrating the clients data architecture, associated processes, and providing technical architecture direction for delivery of the target state, ensuring enterprise data is structured, integrated, and fit for purpose to enable decision-making, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Document and maintain the enterprise data architecture for both current and target state, in the form of conceptual, logical and physical models
Define and maintain enterprise data domains (e.g. property, asset, lease, customer, finance) and associated canonical models, semantic layers and ontologies
Align business, digital and data strategies to support the business and develop data architecture principles
Work with the Enterprise Architect to build and maintain appropriate Enterprise Architecture artefacts including data flows, value chains, taxonomy, data dictionary, and implementation roadmaps guided by business strategy and requirements
Work with technical and business teams to understand and document business process, develop requirements and design operational and analytical data models to support business requirements
Develop and maintain the enterprise data/information architecture roadmap
Work with Data Governance team on the development of data capabilities such as Master Data Management, Data Quality and Data Observability
Promote data lineage, traceability, and auditability across key data assets
Support and guide master data solutions such as integration between systems and onboarding of new systems and sure alignment between enterprise data models and solution architectures
Maintain TCE repository of knowledge for logical meta data mapped to applications
Support Solution, Infrastructure, Networks and Security Architects to deliver Digital initiatives
Act as a thought leader for enterprise information architecture and mentor and guide data architects, modellers, and analysts
Member of the Architecture and Technical Design Authority, providing approvals with respect to architectural decisions across the TCE Digital Estate.
Support and guide Data literacy campaigns in content, audience and delivery.

Key Skills:

Significant experience working in enterprise-level data architecture and able to act as a thought leader in this space
Experience working in complex, asset-heavy or real estate environments
Experience of Finance transformations
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decisions
Senior Enterprise Information & Data Architect positions held (enterprise level not solution) with extensive experience shaping enterprise data strategy, governance, and target-state architectures.
Direct experience with ontologies, knowledge graphs, semantic layers, metadata management, and data governance.
Strong background in Azure-based data environments and enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
Comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders at CxO level
Combine strategic leadership with a hands-on delivery approach.
Excellent communication skills to translate complex data concepts for both executive and technical audiences, and influence without authority.
Expertise in designing end-to-end data architectures (conceptual, logical, physical) across complex ecosystems.
Strong experience in canonical models, ontologies, and semantic layers to ensure consistent, business-friendly data representation.
Working knowledge of modern data platforms and cloud ecosystems (Azure and Databricks) and AI platforms and how to architect for scalability and performance.
Understanding of data governance principles and practices
Strong collaboration skills to work with technical and business teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to document and present data architecture and models effectively
Experience in managing and delivering data-related projects
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Desirables Skills:

Experience of TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK or a similar architectural framework
Experience supporting machine learning, advanced analytics, and digital product initiatives
Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python to query and manipulate data
Experience in and Agile/Hybrid delivery environment
Knowledge of working with EA tooling (for example: Aris, LeanIX)
Experience with digital twins and geospatial data.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.