Group Master Data Architect

Imerys; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Master Data Architect to design and manage the master data architecture. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure data integrity and quality. You'll be responsible for establishing best practices in data management and governance, while also engaging with various departments to align data processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business outcomes through effective data architecture, making a significant impact on the organization's data strategy and operational efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture and MDM.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Designing and managing master data architecture and business rules.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align MDM solutions with business needs.

Connaissances

Data Architecture

Master Data Management (MDM)

Data Governance

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Description du poste

The purpose of a Master Data Architect is to design, create, deploy, and manage an organization's master data architecture and associated business rules. This includes defining how data will be stored, consumed, integrated, and managed by different data bodies and IT systems. The Master Data Architect works closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams to ensure that the master data architecture meets the organization's current and future needs. He is also in charge of establishing best practices for data management, data security, and data quality.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborating and coordinating with business stakeholders (Data Owners, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) and technical teams to understand MDM requirements and challenges.
2. Designing, configuring, and developing tangible solutions using various MDM technologies, including identifying opportunities for the design of best-of-breed MDM solutions.
3. Deploying and maintaining Imerys' master data model, including entities, fields, interfaces, and metadata.
4. Working closely with Data Owners and the Business to understand their needs and develop the master data model accordingly.
5. Collaborating with Business Process Owners (BPOs) and System Owners (e.g., ERPs) to align with Imerys processes and data definitions.
6. Aligning with the BI roadmap and future priorities for Commercial, Sustainability, Purchasing, HR, and Operations domains.
7. Collaborating with other MDM experts to assist with the monitoring and preservation of the quality of the master data.
8. Analyzing needs and developing architecture/specifications of interfaces with other systems in terms of data management to improve data agility.
9. Contributing to the Data Governance initiative and framework definition to align people, processes, and technologies to current and future data challenges.
10. Being responsible for metadata architecture, including data relationships.
11. Ensuring that data integration from IT applications provides the expected data and liaising with IT System Owners if adjustments are needed.
12. Accompanying other projects related to data to ensure compliance with Data Management standards.
13. Coordinating, developing, maintaining, and communicating the data documentation initiative: data catalog, data glossary, data dictionary, data lineage, and documentation on metadata.
14. Promoting data model and adherence to global governance practices, as well as driving acceptance of globally accepted data standards and policies.
15. Providing out-of-the-box thinking/solutions for optimization topics and accompanying change management when needed.
16. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders, showcasing the value and impact of master data architecture on business outcomes and the ability to adjust your message from abstract/conceptual to engineering detail - depending on your audience.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
2. 10+ years of Data Architecture experience leading MDM architecture roadmaps, defined business cases and implementation efforts.
3. Strong business and technical background in the area of Master & Reference Data Management.
4. Proven ability to gather business requirements, solution design with technical teams, and write functional specification documents, including business rules, match and merge rules, survivorship rules, etc.
5. Capable of analyzing complex problems including identifying root cause issues, generating a concise summary of analysis.
6. Hands-on experience with business processes across multiple master data domains.
7. Must be comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
8. Demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
9. Ability to see the big picture and then break down into tactical solutions/actions.
10. Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade/influence others at all levels of the organization.
11. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and duties of different urgency and importance at the same time.

Position Type: Full time

Employment Type: Permanent