Enterprise Data Architect

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in the UK seeks an Enterprise Data Architect to define and implement the technology strategy from a data perspective. You will lead governance over data architecture, enable data-driven decisions, and oversee major transformation activities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data architecture, with strong skills in data modelling, ETL, and cloud platforms. Benefits include free parking, subsidised transport, and various company discounts. Join us in shaping first-class customer and career journeys.

Benefits

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of data governance, MDM, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with aviation systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement MAG's technology strategy from a data perspective.
• Lead the design and governance of enterprise-wide data architecture.
• Shape and maintain the data ecosystem and provide oversight of transformation activities.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture experience

Data modelling

ETL

Data warehousing

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data governance

MDM

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Kafka

Spark

Job description

As Enterprise Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing MAG's technology strategy from a data perspective, aligning it with our ambition to deliver safe, efficient, and customer focused services.

You will lead the design and governance of MAG's enterprise-wide data architecture, enabling data-driven decision making across airport operations, enterprise systems, and customer engagement. This includes developing the MAG data model, integrating disparate systems, and ensuring data quality, security, and accessibility across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across MAG Technology and the wider business, you’ll shape and maintain our data ecosystem, provide oversight of major transformation activities, and ensure alignment with our strategic goals.

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of data governance, MDM, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with aviation systems (e.g., AODB, FIDS, CRM, ERP) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of industry standard data models and frameworks such as Lambda, Medallion, and Data Mesh.
• Experience with real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, translating business requirements into effective data solutions.

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

At MAG, we recognise that creating a first class journey for our customers starts by creating a first class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service