Strategic Data Architect: AI & Data Strategy (Hybrid)

NTT Ltd.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Architect to steer executive conversations on data strategy, AI adoption, and enterprise architecture. You will shape go-to-market strategies with a global network and partner ecosystem, while guiding sales and delivery teams to convert opportunities into outcomes.

The role requires deep experience in data platforms, governance and AI, with a focus on Financial Services, Manufacturing, Mining and Healthcare sectors in the South Africa market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise architecture, consulting, solution strategy or technical pre-sales.
• 8+ years in applications landscape with D&A tech solutions (MDM, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Engineering and Data Cloud).
• Strong understanding of enterprise apps, software engineering and modern digital platforms.
• Solid understanding of data platforms, analytics tools, and AI/ML solution offerings.
• Experience developing enterprise data strategies and AI adoption roadmaps.
• Knowledge of ontology-based information modelling, knowledge graphs, metadata management and semantic architectures.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Data & AI, AWS Data & AI, Snowflake and related ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to Sales and Client Managers, guiding executive-level discovery and value-led conversations.
• Lead discussions on data and applications estate including data maturity, AI readiness, governance and tech direction.
• Shape client deals and opportunities in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Define target-state architectures, roadmaps and investment priorities.
• Develop commercial models to support client opportunities.
• Review architecture, security, data governance, AI governance and delivery approaches with stakeholders.
• Translate technical strategies into executive narratives, proposals and SOWs.
• Localise global offers and develop industry propositions for the SA market.
• Mentor sales teams to raise technical capability and qualification discipline.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Data strategy

AI/ML knowledge

Commercial acumen

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

AWS Data & AI

Job description

NTT DATA in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Architect to steer executive conversations on data strategy, AI adoption, and enterprise architecture. You will shape go-to-market strategies with a global network and partner ecosystem, while guiding sales and delivery teams to convert opportunities into outcomes.

The role requires deep experience in data platforms, governance and AI, with a focus on Financial Services, Manufacturing, Mining and Healthcare sectors in the South Africa market.