Data Architecture Lead

Establish and manage the enterprise data architecture practice, including frameworks, standards, and guidelines. Ensure that all data technology components are interconnected and aligned with ENOC’s strategic objectives and corporate governance principles.

Principal Accountabilities

Strategy & Governance

• Develop and maintain the architectural vision and strategic technology roadmap
• Ensure alignment of data elements with organizational strategy and governance principles

Operational Responsibilities

• Establish and manage enterprise architecture practices covering:
  • Data architecture
  • Architectural governance
• Develop and maintain the enterprise data blueprint
• Organize data at macro and micro levels, including models for new systems and business needs
• Provide logical data models as standards for golden sources and consuming applications
• Define business rules and enforce data quality standards
• Contribute to the development, review, and enforcement of EA policies and procedures
• Maintain a holistic view of technologies used across the organization for data
• Manage architecture transitions using capability-based planning or other techniques
• Identify opportunities to simplify and optimize existing tools and resources
• Promote shared architecture components to reduce cost and improve system integration
• Contribute to RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and technical evaluations
• Lead transformation and change management planning for data architecture vision
• Support portfolio management and benefits realization processes
• Identify risks from organizational or technological changes and develop mitigation strategies
• Explore emerging technologies and develop adoption strategies to position GIT as a business enabler
• Participate in the development and review of GIT KPIs and strategic targets

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives

Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Architect Certification (e.g. TOGAF)
• Preferred certifications: CDMP, PMP, COBIT

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
• 2+ years of relevant experience in data architecture
• Experience across multiple industries (Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Retail, Government) preferred
• Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture management
• Experience in developing technology strategies and roadmaps
• Strong knowledge of data management frameworks (e.g. DAMA, Enterprise Data Modeling)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies