Principal Architect

Presto Resourcing; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New Zealand is seeking a seasoned technology architect to lead their data services strategy. You will leverage your extensive experience in managing complex data architectures to provide guidance on modern data platforms and related governance, facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of projects that impact the organization at all levels.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology architecture with enterprise-scale projects.
• Expertise in modern data platforms like cloud data warehouses.
• Experience with records and spatial data management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate technical vision and strategy for data services.
• Provide leadership in building modern data management platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to guide technical investment.

Skills

Data governance

Analytics

Business intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and architectural runway for Group Shared Services - Data Services.
• Provide expert architectural leadership for establishing the group's modern data platforms, including data governance, analytics, and business intelligence solutions.
• Define the architecture for managing the full spectrum of data assets, including structured, unstructured, records, and spatial data.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Architecture, Product Managers, and other Principal Architects to guide investment decisions and manage technical debt.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Solution Architects and Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and architectural runway for Group Shared Services - Data Services.
• Provide expert architectural leadership for establishing the group's modern data platforms, including data governance, analytics, and business intelligence solutions.
• Define the architecture for managing the full spectrum of data assets, including structured, unstructured, records, and spatial data.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Architecture, Product Managers, and other Principal Architects to guide investment decisions and manage technical debt.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Solution Architects and Agile teams.

You will have

• 10+ years of experience in a technology architecture role, with proven success designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures in a large, complex organisation.
• Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., cloud-based data warehouses, data lakes), data governance frameworks, and master data management.
• Experience with records management and spatial data management is desirable.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels, including executive leaders and external partners.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years have you worked in the Data Domain?
• Is this enterprise scale?
• Do you have stakeholder engagement experience at Exec Level?
• Have you delivered in a shared services model previously?