Data Architecture Manager

Avanade Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Australia is seeking a Data Architect (Manager) to lead design and implementation of modern data platforms enabling analytics, AI, and business transformation for Australian clients. The role collaborates with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, data engineers, and client executives to define data strategies and deliver trusted data foundations that are secure and AI-ready.

The successful candidate will shape client data roadmaps, lead architecture decisions, support sales

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture activities across complex client programs.
• Provide technical leadership to Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers.
• Define engineering standards, accelerators, and reference architectures.

Job description

Data Architect (Manager)Data & AI | Avanade AustraliaRole SummaryAs a Data Architect at Avanade, you will lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms that enable analytics, AI, and business transformation for some of Australia's leading organizations.You will work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, data engineers, AI specialists, and client executives to define data strategies, architect scalable cloud-native data solutions, and deliver trusted, secure, and AI-ready data foundations.This role combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft data technologies with strong consulting, stakeholder engagement, and delivery leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for shaping client data roadmaps, leading architecture decisions, supporting sales pursuits, and mentoring engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesData Strategy & AdvisoryLead data strategy and architecture engagements for enterprise clients.Define target-state data platforms, modernization roadmaps, and migration strategies.Advise clients on data governance, operating models, data organization design, and AI readiness.Translate business priorities into scalable data and analytics solutions.Provide executive-level guidance on data platform investments and transformation programs.Architecture & Solution DesignDesign modern cloud-native data platforms leveraging:Microsoft FabricAzure DatabricksAzure Data LakeAzure Data FactoryAzure SQLPower BI Microsoft PurviewDefine architecture patterns for:Lakehouse architecturesData warehouse modernizationData mesh and data productsReal-time analyticsStreaming and IoT platformsMaster Data Management (MDM)Enterprise semantic modelsDesign scalable, secure, high-performing data ecosystems supporting reporting, analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives.AI-Ready Data FoundationsDesign data architectures that support Generative AI, Copilots, Agentic AI, and advanced analytics.Establish enterprise knowledge and metadata strategies to improve discoverability and governance.Architect data products and semantic layers that enable trusted AI outcomes.Collaborate with AI Architects and Engineers to support RAG, enterprise search, and AI solution development.Ensure data quality, lineage, observability, and governance principles are embedded across platforms.Delivery LeadershipLead architecture activities across complex client programs.Provide technical leadership to Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and Solution Architects.Conduct architecture reviews, design authority sessions, and technical governance checkpoints.Define engineering standards, reusable assets, accelerators, and reference architectures.Support successful project delivery through architecture oversight and risk management.Client Engagement & Business DevelopmentAct as a trusted advisor to client technology and business leaders.Lead architecture workshops and requirements discovery sessions.Support proposal development, solution estimation, and technical responses for major pursuits.Develop compelling solution narratives and value propositions.

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