Data Architect

Role Title:

Data Architect

Reports to (title):

Senior Manager - Data Solutions Architect

Directorate:

Data Platforms, Products & AI

Department:

Data Architecture

Role Dimensions

Direct Reports: 0

Indirect Reports: 0

Budget/financial accountability: N/A

Role Purpose

The Data Architecture team plays a pivotal role in setting the strategic technical direction of Virgin Media O2 data platforms, services, and end to end delivery. Exploitation of data is key for both the business and technology strategies. 

As part of delivering our company wide Data strategy, we are looking for a Data Architect to work on defining and implementing the target data architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and supports the migration to our cloud-based data platform. This is a key role within the wider Data Management function in Virgin Media O2 and is pivotal to delivering our Cloud vision.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

1

Develop and maintain a formal description of data and data structures, including data definitions, data models, metadata management, and data integration.

2

Design conceptual and logical data models, defining architectural frameworks, high-level operating models, and governance frameworks for data management.

3

Collaborate with data professionals, engineers, business, and operations experts to understand and address data needs.

4

Serve as a subject matter expert for modelling standards, guidelines, best practices, and approved modelling techniques.

5

Participate in due diligence of new software purchases.

6

Serve on the Data Architecture Review Board as required.

7

Maintain relationships with data users to understand requirements and translate them into underlying data structures.

8

Define the data architecture to meet business needs, ensuring efficient, flexible, and sustainable data access.

Attributes, Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

1

Data Analysis, Migration, Modelling, Integration, and Warehousing

2

Master Data Management, Metadata design and management

3

Data quality & observability process design

4

Data warehousing and integration tools

5

Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)

6

Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

7

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

8

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

9

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

10

Stakeholder management

11

Leadership and influencing skills

12

Data governance principles and frameworks

13

Data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)

14

Data architecture frameworks and methodologies

15

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

16

Strong understanding of data lifecycle management

17

Ability to drive data-driven decision making

18

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders

Organisation structure (reporting line above, peers and reports to role)

·       The Data Architect reports into ‘Senior Manager - Data Solutions Architecture’

·       Works closely with Enterprise Architecture, Data Privacy team and Data Engineering teams

Key interfaces (excluding organisation structure roles)

·       Data Management and Delivery

·       Digital Data Services

·       Enterprise Architects

·       Business stakeholders

·       Security & Privacy teams

Decision Making and Influence

·       As stated.

Other Information

·       Cloud Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing architectures is essential for this role. Certifications in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

·       Industry Experience: Prior experience with Telco or BSS industry data models is advantageous, but not mandatory.

Approved by:

N1: [NAME]

N1: [SIGNATURE]

Organisation design lead: [NAME]

Organisation design lead: [SIGNATURE]

Date: