Senior Data Architect - Global HR (f/m/x)

Carl Zeiss AG; Oberkochen; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Zeiss AG in Germany is seeking a Senior Data Architect for the Global HR Data, Analytics and AI team. You will own the HR data architecture, drive real-time analytics, and shape AI-ready data platforms across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with Corporate IT, ZEISS Digital Partners and HR functions worldwide, building the DataOps backbone (Azure, Snowflake) and delivering hands-on data engineering before steering delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own the global HR Data Architecture and roadmap.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

AI readiness

Stakeholder mgmt

HCM systems knowledge

Azure

Snowflake

ETL

English language

Education

Master's degree in CS/IS/Data Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Snowflake

APIs

ETL

Workday

SAP HR

Job description

About us

In the Corporate HR Transformation, Operations & Insights department at ZEISS, we shape the future of how ZEISS works and grows worldwide. As a global partner to all HR teams, we design and govern end‑to‑end HR System Landscape, HR Core Processes, and platforms, build strong international communities, and ensure excellent, reliable HR Services Delivery with a data and AI centric perspective In all we do, we are leveraging automation, data, and AI to create a high‑performance, insight‑driven HR organization. Joining us means playing a key role in turning data into better decisions, modern technology into smarter ways of working, and global collaboration into real business impact for ZEISS.

Your role at Transformation, Operations & Insights

As the Senior Data Architect in our Global HR Data, Analytics and AI team you will…

• Own the target picture, design, and continuous development of the global HR Data Architecture, embedded in the ZEISS Enterprise Vision
• Define how HR data is structured, integrated, and processed – with a focus on modular, integrated architectures, real‑time analytics, and AI/ML readiness
• Collaborate closely with Corporate IT, ZEISS Digital Partners and HR functions worldwide to orchestrate data governance, architecture, systems, and AI solutions
• Build and steer the HR data infrastructure and DataOps (e.g., HR Data Landing Zone on Azure, Azure Warehouse, SAP Business Data Cloud)
• Take on hands‑on data engineering tasks initially (pipelines, modelling, integration), and later steer the corresponding delivery capabilities
• Translate complex technical topics into clear messages, actively manage stakeholders, and support change processes in a global HR context

If you want to know more about the role, kindly contact the responsible Recruiter: Sandro Phan ([e-mail]).

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or similar; ideally complemented by relevant certifications or a PhD in data/AI
• 8–10 years of experience in data architecture/data engineering, with proven experience in HR systems or the HR data domain in global or multi-regional environments
• Deep technical understanding of HCM systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM) as well as modern data platforms and integration tools (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, APIs, ETL)
• Strong systems thinking and conceptual strength combined with a hands‑on mentality and experience building modern data architectures for AI/ML
• Excellent communication, change, and stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex topics in a simple way and guide people through transformation ideally experience in organizations with an advanced digital/data agenda and working in global, diverse teams
• English business proficiency is a must‑have, German proficiency is a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Sandro Phan

Diversity is a part of ZEISS.

We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long‑term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS.

We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.