Lead Data Architect

 Architecture 
• Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions 
• Work in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyse customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec / frame ‘the complex business problems we are aiming to solve’ with each solution design or solution evolution 
• Through the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business / commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must) 
• Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem 
• Lead data thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps 
• Create end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization) 
• Design & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases 
• The above extends to identifying the best fit tools to be used for a particular solution, understanding those that would not be a good choice and leveraging researching skills to pivot towards something better 
• Assume ‘one stop’ shop accountability for solution blueprint design & delivery decisions within an organization based on the above
 • Work with project / program management teams to design solution roadmaps aligned to the strategic requirements of an organization and through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization) 
• Work embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints 

architectural principles/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution 
• Work as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery 
• Attend various Group & Business specific architectural design forums and present solution designs and detailed business cases for approval 
• Leverage synthesis & creative problem skills to identify risk (impending danger & challenges) and work with a cross functional group of stakeholders across the value chain for support & direction 
• Conduct solution reviews against defined customer metrics and ensure the ongoing achievement of business results through solution implementation • Ensure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles and hold one stop shop accountability for the evolution of solutions in alignment with these principles (where it makes sense to do so) 
• Build architectural capability across delivery teams in a business to ensure ongoing evolution of skills in solution delivery • Contribute to the architecture body of knowledge 
• Contribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences People 
• Participate in peer reviews (code, solution, testing etc.) and transfer knowledge and capability across delivery teams for improved solutioning & evolving architectural practices 
• Set & Cascade solution direction across technology delivery teams 
• Build & evolve the architectural capability of Delivery teams across the business – through active coaching & information / knowledge sharing 
• As an SME, support the proactive attraction, recruitment, development, & retention of strong technology teams across an estate 
• Leverage and embed agile practices in delivery teams and work to build strong self-directed, high performance teams through agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.) Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance 
• Carry the ‘one stop shop’ accountability for all risk associated with solution design (from ideation to deployment) 
• Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks 
• Ensure solution design alignment to Group guidelines & ensure solutions are sustainable for the enterprise 
• Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in solution decision making, applying an enterprise wide lens to product & service development

Required Experience 
8 years + experience in similar role.