Data Strategy Governance & Architecture Lead (f / m / d)

EY (Ernst & Young GmbH); Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a Data Management Leader in Köln, responsible for shaping strategic data transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data governance, team leadership, and the implementation of data solutions, contributing to a data-driven culture across the organization. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

International assignments

Education and training programs

Employee discounts

Retirement plans

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in data management.
• Practical experience in building scalable data solutions.
• Strong understanding of data mesh principles.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and implement data strategy to align with organizational goals.
• Lead data science and engineering teams driving innovation.
• Enforce data governance policies ensuring data quality and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Data management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Data architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Data quality management

Data mesh principles

Bilingual communication (English and German)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. To achieve it, we challenge the status quo and already look today for the answers of tomorrow. Standing still? Not an option. Change? We embrace it and see it as an opportunity and driver for innovation.

If that sounds like you, this may be your chance. We’re looking for movers and shakers who help companies, entrepreneurs, individuals and the public sector to solve their most pressing challenges. This requires collaboration on eye-level and often leaving the beaten track – as part of interdisciplinary and multicultural teams all over Germany, Europe and around the globe.

We also want to see you grow, both personally and professionally. That’s why we offer you working models and a wide range of on- and off-the-job trainings tailored to your individual career path. It’s up to you to decide the pace you want to go on that path and the goal you aim to achieve.

What you can expect – enriching experiences that will last a lifetime

As part of our Data Office organization for Germany in Frankfurt / Main, Hamburg, Köln, Leipzig or Stuttgart your contributions will be instrumental in shaping our strategic roadmap for the data transformation. You will take on a wide range of tasks :

• Data Strategy Management : Oversee and implement a data strategy that aligns with EY Germany's objectives and the global data office strategy
• Platform Ownership : Act as the Product Owner for the data product lifecycle management platform (D.A.T.A.), managing its roadmap, implementation, and success metrics while ensuring user-centric design
• Team Leadership : Lead data science and engineering teams, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration, and guiding the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models
• Data Governance and Architecture : Enforce data governance policies and design enterprise data architecture to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with global standards
• Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as the liaison between the EY Germany Data Office and other departments, promoting data literacy and a data-driven culture aligned with global initiatives

What you can contribute – skills for shaping the future

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in data management as well as experience in a leadership role
• Practical experience in building data solutions on a scalable Cloud infrastructure
• Strong understanding of data mesh principles and experience in implementing data mesh architectures
• Expertise in data governance, data architecture, and data quality management
• Excellent bilingual (English and German) communication skills as well as and stakeholder management skills

What we are offering – an inspiring work environment

We know that exceptional service for our clients starts with highly satisfied and motivated people. That’s why we offer our employees a wide range of benefits : from flexible working and international assignments to education and trainings, sport and leisure programs, employee discounts and retirement plans.

Find out more about your benefits at EY.

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