Data Architect Architect

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Data Architect with 10+ years of experience to complement the Technical Data Architect on a strategic data transformation program. This role will focus on understanding business data, defining semantic models, establishing common business definitions, and ensuring data is meaningful, consistent, and usable across reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. The Functional Data Architect will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, and solution architects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of business processes, data domains, and data usage across the organization.
Define and maintain business-focused data models, semantic layers, and business glossaries.
Partner with business stakeholders to establish common definitions for key entities, metrics, KPIs, and master data.
Work closely with Technical Data Architects to ensure functional and technical data models remain aligned.
Lead data discovery, data mapping, and data lineage workshops.
Support data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives.
Ensure reporting, analytics, and AI solutions are built on trusted and well-defined business data.
Identify data inconsistencies and drive data standardization across systems and business functions.
Provide guidance on data ownership, stewardship, and business rules.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Business Analysis, Data Governance, or Enterprise Applications.
Strong expertise in data modeling, semantic modeling, and business information architecture.
Experience with Finance, HR, ERP, CRM, or other enterprise business domains.
Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance principles.
Ability to translate business concepts into structured data models and definitions.
Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years
Any graduate

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No