Data Architect

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Data Architect to drive data strategy across Europe. This remote role involves standardising product data and influencing data governance. Ideal candidates will have expertise in PLM tools and strong communication skills, contributing to a data-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data architect or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of product data setup and downstream processes.
• Technical expertise in PLM tools like Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Standardising product data using PLM solutions.
• Designing product data governance models.
• Understanding of MDM, machine learning, and automation.

Skills

Data governance

Communication

Data architecture

Analytic architecture

Master Data Management

Machine learning

Automation

Tools

Autodesk

SolidWorks

Job description

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About the Role

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!

As a Data Architect, you will have direct influence over how data is captured, organised, secured, and used across Europe. Reporting to the 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. A key responsibility will be standardising product data, using a PLM solution, to create, manage, and utilize product data throughout the European organisation.

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

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a data architect or similar role
• Detailed knowledge of setting up product data and its downstream applications
• Technical expertise in modern PLM tools e.g., Autodesk
• Experience with complex product data models
• Designing product data governance models
• Understanding of Master Data Management, machine learning, and automation
• Manufacturing experience, especially in construction products, is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence staff at all levels

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data architect or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of product data setup and downstream processes
• Technical expertise in PLM tools like Autodesk
• Experience with complex product data models
• Ability to design data governance models
• Understanding of MDM, machine learning, and automation
• Manufacturing experience in construction products is a plus
• Strong communication skills

Languages

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Additional European languages are an advantage

Why Join Us

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance doors, windows, and related products. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., with facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, we’ve been committed to quality, safety, and sustainability. Our brands include JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina, VPI, Swedoor, and DANA.

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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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