Associate Director, Master Data Management Solution Architect, Engineering, AI & Data, Technolo[...]

Deloitte LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is looking for an Associate Director, Master Data Management Solution Architect. The role involves solving complex data challenges by delivering MDM solutions and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data management, experience with enterprise solutions, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Master Data Management and Data Governance.
• Proven track record of leading architecture teams and influencing data strategy.
• Certifications in major MDM platforms are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior client stakeholders to define data strategies.
• Lead the design and implementation of MDM platforms.
• Oversee operationalisation of MDM ecosystems.

Skills

Master Data Management

Data Governance

Data Architecture

Cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related

Tools

Informatica MDM

SAP MDG

IBM InfoSphere

Job description

Associate Director, Master Data Management Solution Architect, Engineering, AI & Data, Technology & Transformation

Basic information

Location

London

Business Line

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

10-Dec-2025

Connect to your Industry

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Your advice will help clients position their organisations to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.

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Connect to your opportunity

We are seeking to hire experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Solution Architect within Deloitte’s Engineering, AI & Data service offering. As part of our Data & Information Excellence capability, you will work with clients, vendor partners, and Deloitte teams from across the Firm to design and deliver enterprise-grade MDM solutions that unlock the value of trusted, well-governed data.

You will collaborate with a broad range of international and industry-leading clients who are navigating rapidly evolving digital ecosystems where high-quality master data is critical for operational efficiency, customer experience, regulatory compliance, and analytics-driven decision-making. You will bring deep expertise in data management and enterprise architecture and will be able to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Your role

As an MDM Solution Architect, you will solve clients’ most complex data challenges by designing, delivering, and operationalising robust MDM and data governance solutions. In this role, you may be expected to:

• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership to define enterprise data strategies, MDM operating models, and data governance frameworks aligned with business outcomes.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise MDM platforms, including data modelling, data quality rules, matching & merging logic, hierarchy management, workflow configuration, and system integration.
• Oversee the end-to-end operationalisation of MDM ecosystems, ensuring scalability, performance, data stewardship adoption, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay at the forefront of MDM and Data Management best practices, actively evaluating industry tools, vendor capabilities, and architectural patterns to drive innovation in client solutions.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional data teams, promoting reusable assets, strong data governance practices, and delivery excellence across engagements.
• Lead the technical solution for MDM proposals and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses considering requirements, client tech landscape, delivery risk & cost etc.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate skills and experience in some of the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Architecture, or Enterprise Information Management.
• Extensive experience designing, delivering, and operating enterprise MDM solutions, including stewardship models, workflow management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep domain experience in implementing MDM within regulated or data-rich industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, public sector).
• Proven track record of leading architecture teams, influencing data strategy, and driving adoption of enterprise data standards.
• Experience in of critical regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, and industry-specific compliance standards.
• Certifications in major MDM or data management platforms (e.g., Informatica MDM/IDMC, Reltio, Semarchy, SAP MDG, IBM InfoSphere) and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of non-MDM alternatives that deliver overlapping capabilities, including outsourced identity resolution, MarTech/CDPs, Reference Data Management highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a consulting role, working with diverse clients and project scopes across multiple industries is highly desirable.

Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrated ability to lead the end-to-end design and deployment of complex MDM solutions, including integration with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data lakes, microservices).
• Expert knowledge of MDM architecture patterns, including registry, consolidation, coexistence, and centralised models.
• Data modelling (conceptual, logical, canonical models)
• Data quality frameworks (profiling, cleansing, validation rules)
• Matching & survivorship logic, entity resolution, hierarchy management
• Metadata management, reference data management, and stewardship workflows
• Strong proficiency with cloud-native data services (Azure Purview/ADF, AWS Glue/Lake Formation, GCP DataPlex) and modern integration technologies (APIs, streaming, ETL/ELT).
• Solid understanding of data governance, data lineage, security practices, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale data storage and processing technologies (SQL, Spark, NoSQL, ETL/ELT tools).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the proven ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable, business-friendly insights.

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Engineering, AI and Data

We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re‑engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Technology & Transformation, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors.” -Sophia, Technology & Transformation

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

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