Data Architect (m/w/d)

Liebherr Group; Bulle; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Opportunities for further training

Zusammenfassung

Liebherr-International AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced Data Catalogue Architect to lead the Group-wide rollout and ongoing operation of the Enterprise Data Catalogue. You will design metadata ingestion, data classification, and data lineage across multiple domains and sources, coordinating across divisions to ensure data quality and governance.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, hands-on catalogue experience (Collibra/Alation/DataHub), and fluency in English with

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years in data architecture or data governance with hands-on catalogue implementation and operation.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects across divisions and stakeholders.
• Experience deploying and running tools in a multi-source enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data classification, and data lineage.
• Knowledge of data modelling techniques and data governance principles.
• Willingness to learn LeanIX and other graph-based metadata models.

Aufgaben

• Drive the implementation, deployment, and Group-wide rollout of the Enterprise Data Catalogue.
• Own the catalogue in operation: maintain, administer, and improve it continuously.
• Design and configure metadata ingestion, data classification, and data lineage across domains.
• Lead the catalogue as a cross-functional initiative across Group divisions.
• Define and run the operating model for onboarding domains and managing releases.
• Propose improvements to catalogue structure, governance, and adoption strategy.
• Support the definition of data standards and contribute to global data architecture.
• Document and manage system-agnostic data definitions across domains.
• Create and maintain conceptual and logical data models, including LeanIX modelling.
• Collaborate with Data Domain Architects and Business Representatives for quality.
• Support governance initiatives and frameworks.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

German knowledge

French knowledge

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data governance

Metadata management

Data modeling (conceptual/logical/phys

Ausbildung

Information Technology / Data Management degree

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Atlan

Microsoft Purview

OpenMetadata

DataHub

Jobbeschreibung

• 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.
  
• 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.
  

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.

If you have any questions, please contact Regina Abou el Naga.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

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]