Data Architect

Jeld Wen; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction product company is seeking a Data Architect to influence data strategy across Europe. You will standardize product data using PLM tools like Autodesk and Solidworks and work closely with the IT Strategy Director. This remote role requires expertise in data governance and modern PLM tools, with an emphasis on communication skills to engage with staff at all levels. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect or similar role.
• Detailed knowledge of setting up product data for downstream processes.
• In-depth technical knowledge of modern PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Influence how data is captured, organized, secured, and utilized across Europe.
• Deploy a European strategy to enhance business performance.
• Standardize product data using a PLM solution.

Skills

Data architecture

Product data management

PLM tools (e.g., Autodesk, Solidworks)

Master Data Management

Communication skills

Tools

Autodesk

Solidworks

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking Data Architect who can help shape and drive our data strategy? We have a fantastic opportunity at JELD-WEN Europe!

At Data Architect you will have direct influence over how data is captured, organised, secured and used across Europe. Reporting to Head of Data and Analytics and working closely with the IT Strategy Director, you will deploy a European strategy to simplify our business and improve performance. In this pivotal role you will standardise product data, using a PLM solution, to create, manage and use product data throughout the European organisation.

With a passion for creating order within data structures, you possess expertise in data definitions, analytic end-to-end architecture, and PLM tools such as Autodesk & Solidworks. This is a remote role FTC for 12 months that can be based from any locations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

What your impact will be:

• Proven experience working as data architect or similar role
• Detailed knowledge of setting up product data and how this can be used in downstream processes
• In depth technical knowledge of modern PLM tools e.g. Autodesk
• Familiar working with complex product data models
• Experience in designing product data governance models
• Exposure to and understanding of Master Data Management, machine learning, and automation requirements
• Manufacturing experience, specifically in construction products an advantage
• Excellent communicator, able to work with, and influence, staff at all levels

Languages:

• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Additional European languages would be an advantage.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN Europe employs more than 6,500 people across UK, France, Central Europe and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.

The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.