Senior Master Data Architect

International Air Transport Association; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global aviation organization in Geneva seeks a Senior Master Data Architect to design and implement Master Data Management best practices. Responsibilities include architecture design, data models, and MDM tool implementation. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in data architecture, strong knowledge in data integration, and familiarity with leading MDM platforms. Join a company committed to safety, innovation, and diversity. Competitive benefits and flexible work options offered.

Leistungen

Flexible work options

Time off for volunteering

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, focusing on Master Data Management and data integration.
• Proven expertise in MDM deployment and data governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with leading MDM platforms.

Aufgaben

• Design the end‑to‑end architecture for the MDM platform.
• Define and maintain canonical data models for IATA master data.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of MDM tools.

Kenntnisse

Data architecture

Master Data Management

Data integration

MDM deployment

Integration technologies

Cloud architectures

Communication skills

Tools

Informatica

SAP MDG

Reltio

Syndigo

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: 27 months

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

About the team you are joining

Part of the Information and Data (I&D) Division, Data Governance team works to define and implement Master Data Management best practices within our organization to make data and analytics more accessible, trustworthy, and actionable. Our goal is to maximize the investment in data and analytics initiatives by promoting the proper use of analytics in business processes, ensuring accurate insights based on quality data, reducing risks with security, and guiding the prioritization of projects so the right information is available at the right time.

What your day would be like

As a Senior Master Data Architect, you will:

• Design the end‑to‑end architecture for the MDM platform, including data models, integration patterns, and workflows.
• Define and maintain canonical data models for IATA master data domains (e.g., Customers, Materials, Vendors).
• Oversee the selection and implementation of MDM tools, ensuring compatibility with enterprise architecture.
• Establish integration patterns with ERP, CRM, and other critical systems.
• Design and implement data security, privacy, and compliance requirements within the MDM solution.
• Optimize the MDM platform for performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and I&D teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Set technical standards, review deliverables, and provide guidance to development and integration teams.

We would love to hear from you if

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on Master Data Management and data integration.
• Proven expertise in MDM deployment, enterprise data modelling, relational and object‑oriented data base design, and metadata and master data governance frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with leading MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio, Syndigo).
• Strong knowledge of integration technologies (ETL, data pipelines, API‑based integrations, ESB) and cloud/on‑premise architectures.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable, and high‑performing data solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Travel Required: n

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!