Data Architect Practice Lead

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an accomplished Data Architect Practice Lead to establish, grow and lead our Data Architecture capability while remaining hands-on with complex client engagements.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Architect / Enterprise Architect who has reached a point in their career where they want to combine deep technical expertise with client engagement, consulting, business development and practice leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Governance, DAMA principles, data modelling, data quality, metadata, data lineage, privacy and regulatory compliance, together with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Data Architecture & Enterprise Architecture:

• Lead complex, national-level Enterprise Architecture and Data Architecture engagements, including engagements within the public sector.
• Design and present end-to-end data architecture and governance solutions across sectors such as public sector, telecommunications and financial services.
• Lead the architecture and implementation of foundational enterprise data capabilities aligned to DAMA principles and domains.
• Lead the Data Architecture Practice, including people, delivery, standards, methodologies and capability development.
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architectures and solutions across complex environments.
• Define and implement practical data principles, standards, patterns and governance frameworks aligned to business and technology strategy.
• Develop and oversee data models, data integration, data platforms, data quality, metadata and lineage solutions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure and sustainable data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across the full data solution lifecycle — from architecture and design through development and implementation.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders, presenting architecture strategies and solution designs.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with privacy, security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, mentor and develop Data Architects and technical teams.
• Support RFPs, technical proposals, solutioning and pre-sales.
• Help shape and grow the Data Architecture service offering and Business Unit.

POSITION INFO:
Education & Certifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related discipline. 5 - 7 years' experience in Data Architecture and\/or Enterprise Architecture. Highly advantageous: TOGAF certification . Recognised Data Architecture \/ Data Management certifications . DAMA-related certification or formal training. Relevant certifications or formal courses in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Modelling or Data Privacy . Technical & Professional Competencies: We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Enterprise Data Architecture Data Architecture frameworks and methodologies DAMA principles and data management disciplines Data Governance Data Modelling Data Quality Management Metadata Management Data Lineage Data Integration Data Privacy and Compliance Architecture Governance and Reviews TOGAF \/ Enterprise Architecture principles Data Visualisation and KPI reporting Solution Architecture Technical proposal and RFP development Client consulting and executive presentations