Data Architect-Enterprise Data Catalogue Lead (m/w/d)

Liebherr Group; Bulle; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr-International AG in Bulle, Switzerland, seeks a Data Architect, Enterprise Data Catalogue Lead to implement and operate the Group's Enterprise Data Catalogue. You will drive adoption, ensure data accuracy, and coordinate governance across multiple divisions and data domains.

Reporting to the Global Data Architect, you will design metadata ingestion, classification, and lineage, while promoting a proactive, initiative-driven approach and maintaining collaboration with business

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and operating a data catalogue in a large multi-domain landscape.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data classification and data lineage.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional data initiatives across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and rollout of the Enterprise Data Catalogue across the group.
• Own operation of the catalogue including data accuracy and updates.
• Design metadata ingestion, classification, and lineage across domains.
• Coordinate stakeholders to drive adoption and ongoing governance.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal-driven

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in IT / Data Management / Business Informatics

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Atlan

Microsoft Purview

OpenMetadata

DataHub

LeanIX

SAP data model

Knowledge graphs

Job description

The Data Architect, Enterprise Data Catalogue Lead implements, rolls out, and operates Liebherr's Enterprise Data Catalogue, strengthening the strategic management of data assets across a complex, multi-domain landscape. Reporting to the Global Data Architect and working with Data Domain Architects, Corporate Data Governance, and business stakeholders, the role establishes and continuously improves the catalogue as a trusted source of information about the Group's data, aligned with corporate standards and governance. It suits someone who not only executes but proposes, takes initiative, and drives initiatives through to adoption.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation, deployment, and Group-wide rollout of the Enterprise Data Catalogue across a complex, heterogeneous system landscape, driving adoption across business and IT teams.
• Own the catalogue in operation: maintain, administer, and continuously improve it once live, ensuring data remains accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Design and configure metadata ingestion, data classification, and data lineage across multiple data domains and source systems.
• Lead the catalogue as a cross-functional initiative spanning all Group divisions, coordinating stakeholders toward a shared outcome.
• Define and run the operating model for the catalogue - onboarding new domains and sources, managing releases and upgrades, and monitoring usage and data quality over time.
• Proactively propose improvements to catalogue structure, governance processes, and adoption strategy.
• Support the definition of data standards and contribute to the evolution of the global data architecture.
• Document and manage system-agnostic data definitions across multiple data domains.
• Create and maintain conceptual and logical data models following corporate templates, including LeanIX modelling and architectural documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Data Domain Architects and Business Representatives to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support the coordination and implementation of data governance initiatives and frameworks.

Competencies

• A degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Management, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data governance, including hands-on implementation and operation of a data catalogue (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, OpenMetadata, or DataHub).
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across multiple divisions and stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience deploying, integrating, and running tooling in a complex, multi-source enterprise environment.
• Solid understanding of metadata management, data classification, and data lineage.
• Knowledge of data modelling techniques (conceptual, logical, physical) and data governance principles.
• A proactive, proposal-driven mindset, with proven experience of identifying gaps and driving improvements through to adoption.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to drive and sustain adoption across diverse business and IT teams.
• Knowledge of the SAP data model, knowledge graphs, or graph-based metadata models is a plus.
• Familiarity with LeanIX is preferred, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Broad knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environments is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English required; German and French are a plus.
• Readiness for occasional travel.

Our offer

We offer you a secure job, progressive and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, hybrid working and opportunities for further training.

The Company

Liebherr-International AG with its head office in Bulle is the holding company of the Liebherr Group and performs various functions in the areas finance, tax, auditing, legal, insurance, HR, and corporate communication. The Liebherr Group employs more than 55,000 people worldwide in over 150 countries.

Location

Liebherr-International AG
7, Rue Hans-Liebherr
1630 Bulle
Switzerland (CH)

Contact

Regina Abou el Naga
[e-mail]