Enterprise Data Architect

Careerwise; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Data Strategy to lead their enterprise-wide data transformation agenda. This hands-on role requires a strong Enterprise Data Architect to own the end-to-end data strategy during a major ERP transition to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. The successful candidate will design and implement essential BI, data governance, and support frameworks, driving analytics modernization and data strategy delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to be hands-on.
• Experience with large transformation programmes required.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the end-to-end data strategy for an ERP transformation.
• Deliver a global BI reporting strategy and modernize analytics.
• Establish a robust data governance framework.
• Create an effective BI support and ticketing model.
• Work hands-on across data architecture and integrations.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architect background

Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience

Proven experience with Databricks

Tools

Dynamics 365

Azure

Power BI

Dataverse

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Data Strategy to lead our enterprise-wide data transformation agenda. This role requires a hands‑on, technically strong Enterprise Data Architect who can own and define the organisation's end‑to‑end data strategy during a major ERP transition from Microsoft Business Central to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). The successful candidate will also design and implement robust global BI, data governance, and BI support frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and define the end‑to‑end data strategy for an ERP transformation from Business Central to Dynamics 365 F&O.
• Deliver a global BI reporting strategy and modernise analytics across the business.
• Establish a robust data governance framework.
• Create and embed an effective BI support and ticketing model.
• Work hands‑on across data architecture, financial data, integrations, and Databricks‑driven solutions.

Requirements

• Enterprise Data Architect background (must be willing to be hands‑on).
• Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience (Dynamics 365, Azure, Power BI, Dataverse).
• Proven experience with Databricks.
• Track record delivering data strategy within large transformation programmes.