Lead Enterprise Data Architect – Strategy & Governance (London)

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan & life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Bupa in London seeks a Principal Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture strategy, governance, and roadmaps that underpin our Data & Analytics vision. You will own and govern the strategic data architecture components and collaborate with executive leadership to align data platforms with business goals.

You will mentor a team of data architects, engineers and analysts, promote a data-driven culture, and work with cloud data technologies including Snowflake and data mesh approaches to

Qualifications

• Proven track record of in data architecture, including substantial experience in a leadership role within complex, data-intensive environments.
• Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, data integration, data governance, and data management technologies.
• Extensive expertise in leading data transformation initiatives, driving cultural change, and promoting a data-driven mindset across the organisation.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into data architecture solutions that drive measurable value.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Experience within the healthcare or insurance industry is a significant plus.
• Exposure and experience with cloud data technologies, Snowflake, working in a Product model, building data platforms, leading implementation of data mesh approaches in a complex multi-BU federated organisation.
• Data innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define and govern data architecture principles, standards, and best practices for data assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements, create data models, and define data integration strategies.
• Establish data governance practices including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating and selecting data management technologies and platforms.
• Mentor a team of data architects, engineers, and analysts to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Partner with leadership to communicate the value of data initiatives and drive decision-making.
• Manage stakeholders and promote a data-driven culture across the organisation.
• Conduct technical assessments and proofs of concept to drive data strategy.
• Contribute to roadmaps by mentoring data experts to ensure a collaborative approach.

Skills

Data architecture leadership

Data modelling

Data governance

Data management

Cloud data technologies

Snowflake

Data mesh

Stakeholder management

Healthcare or insurance domain

Job description

Bupa in London seeks a Principal Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture strategy, governance, and roadmaps that underpin our Data & Analytics vision. You will own and govern the strategic data architecture components and collaborate with executive leadership to align data platforms with business goals.

You will mentor a team of data architects, engineers and analysts, promote a data-driven culture, and work with cloud data technologies including Snowflake and data mesh approaches to