Data & Analytics Architect (12 Months Contract)

wilhelmsen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Port Services in Singapore is seeking a Data & Analytics Architect to lead the development and governance of our data, analytics, and BI landscape globally. You will ensure data assets and master data models align with business needs and the Enterprise Architecture strategy.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Applications, you will work with stakeholders to drive data governance, analytics capabilities, automation, and data-driven decision making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a global environment.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain roadmaps for data models and master data across Port Services applications.
• Define and drive the Analytics and BI strategy for Port Services and lead cross-functional teams to prioritize the BI backlog.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency through data solutions.
• Contribute to technology strategy and enterprise architecture planning and translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Port Services is looking for a Data & Analytics Architect to lead the development and governance of our data, analytics, and business intelligence landscape globally. This role will be responsible for ensuring that data assets, master data models, and analytics capabilities are aligned with business needs and the overall Enterprise Architecture strategy.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Applications, you will work closely with business stakeholders, process owners, application teams, and enterprise architects to drive data governance, reporting capabilities, automation initiatives, and data-driven decision making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Governance

• Own and maintain roadmaps for master data objects and data models across Port Services applications.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, integrity, and lifecycle management across systems.
• Support compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements, including GDPR.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Define and maintain the Analytics and Business Intelligence strategy for Port Services.
• Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage the BI backlog.
• Deliver reporting and analytics solutions that support operational and strategic business objectives.
• Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with process owners to document and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support digital transformation projects through data and analytics solutions.

Enterprise Architecture & Stakeholder Management

• Contribute to technology strategy and enterprise architecture planning.
• Participate in solution design, technical planning, and architecture reviews.
• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable data and analytics solutions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide analytics and BI strategies.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a global environment.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams and methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Reports to: Director, Enterprise Applications

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future data and analytics strategy of a global maritime organization. You will play a key role in driving digital transformation, enabling business insights, and establishing best practices in data governance and analytics across Port Services worldwide.

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