Information Architect (Enterprise Information Architecture)

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global IT services company as an Information Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise information architectures. This dynamic position focuses on leading the development and governance of data strategies that enhance operational efficiency across various business capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of data models and regulatory governance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, leveraging your expertise in data architecture and engineering to drive innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading enterprise data platform architectural thinking.
• Familiarity with data lifecycles and appropriate data structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise information architectures and strategies.
• Support business capability areas in Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

Skills

Enterprise Data Platform Architecture

Data Modeling

Information Governance

Data Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Data Mesh

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Data Management

Tools

Metadata Cataloging Tools

Data Modeling Tools

EA Tools

Job description

Job Description

Role: Information Architect

Location: Macclesfield, UK

Hybrid: 3 days a week from office

6 Months extendable contract

We are looking for an Information Architect for our client, a global information technology services company specializing in digital engineering and technology solutions across various industries.

The (Enterprise Information Architecture) EIA practice is seeking an Information Architect that aligns with the Operations line of business, encompassing Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

The Operations Information Architecture team supports the following business capability areas:

• Develop: Development and commercialization of medicines emerging from R&D
• Plan: Supply chain planning and optimization
• Source: Procurement of externally sourced materials and contract manufacturing
• Make: Manufacturing and quality release of medicines in a validated (GMP) environment
• Delivery

The role will focus on defining and governing enterprise information architectures, strategies, designs, models, and consolidating thinking and artifacts across Operations, one or more projects/programs, to drive enterprise thinking and delivery.

Required Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Data Management related field.
• Experience in leading and delivering enterprise data platform architectural thinking and its practical application.

Experience in the use of conceptual and logical data modeling technologies.

• Experience in defining and working with information and data regulatory governance.

The role holder will possess a blend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skills.

• Experience with industry-standard IT architectural patterns and methodologies (e.g., FAIR data principles, Data Mesh).
• Understanding of appropriate data structures and technology based on business use cases, and familiarity with data lifecycles.

Desirable:

• Experience designing and providing data engineering/architectural blueprints that have been implemented.
• Experience with Information and Data Governance frameworks in a commercial organization.
• Knowledge of Data Platforms concepts and cloud-based containerization strategies for hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Agile data definition scrums.
• Proficiency with tooling such as metadata cataloging tools, data modeling tools, EA tools.
• Familiarity with Data Mesh approaches (distinct from Data Fabric or Data Platform).
• Experience working in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical industry.