Overview
Director of Data Architecture - Birmingham (Travel to London required)
Our client is a global leader in technology and consulting, delivering cutting-edge solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and business processes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, they empower teams to solve complex challenges and drive transformation at scale.
As Director of Data Architecture, you’ll shape enterprise-wide data strategies, lead high-impact client engagements, and build a world-class architecture practice. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and consulting finesse. Applicants must be available for frequent London travel.
Responsibilities
* Enterprise Data Strategy & Oversight: Lead the creation, assurance, and governance of enterprise data models across analytical and real-time streaming domains. Define and enforce architecture standards, principles, and best practices aligned with business and regulatory needs. Manage and mentor a team of senior data architects, enhancing their consulting capabilities and technical depth. Drive strategic direction across the practice and foster a culture of excellence.
* Client Engagement & Advisory: Act as the senior data architecture authority in complex client engagements. Present confidently at executive level, influence strategic decisions, and serve as a trusted advisor. Own large-scale bids from solution design to financial modelling. Balance commercial competitiveness with delivery risk and build consensus across sales and delivery teams.
Qualifications
* Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture across analytical and streaming environments.
* Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, data warehousing (Snowflake), and real-time systems.
* Experience with data modelling standards (e.g., 3NF, Dimensional, Vault 2.0) and tools (e.g., Erwin, Lucidchart).
* Strong grasp of data governance, metadata management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
* Hands-on understanding of Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools (e.g., Airflow, DBT, Atlan).
* Exceptional consulting and stakeholder management skills.
* Career experience within leading consultancies or SIs (e.g., IBM, Thoughtworks, EY, Capgemini).
What’s on Offer
* 20% annual bonus
* Inclusive culture with flexible working options
* Access to DEI networks and continuous learning opportunities
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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