Data Architect

We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for a skilled Data Architect to join our client in the Higher Education sector on a contract basis. Our client is seeking someone with expertise in data architecture and governance to contribute to impactful projects that influence their dynamic organisation. This role is based in the North West of England and offers a competitive daily rate of £500-£600, inside IR35., The Data Architect will work closely within our client's team, leading the design and implementation of data models, integration strategies, and data quality frameworks, particularly in relation to their Salesforce CRM ecosystem. Stakeholder engagement will also play a vital aspect of this role, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals and challenges., A University are embarking on a transformative digital journey, beginning with the implementation of Salesforce for their Alumni and Development teams. This initiative will replace legacy systems and lay the groundwork for a unified, enterprise-wide CRM platform.

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design and governance of data architecture across the university's CRM ecosystem. This role is pivotal in ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient data flows, enabling actionable insights and supporting long-term strategic goals.

You will collaborate closely with internal IT teams (Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Integration Architects, CRM Team), third-party Salesforce implementation partners, and end-user teams., * Lead the design and delivery of scalable data architecture solutions aligned with enterprise CRM strategy.

• Define data models, integration strategies, and data quality frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams to align data solutions with business needs.

• Support the implementation of Salesforce and future CRM integrations., Salary, remote work... Define all the criteria that are important to you.

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• Data Architecture & Governance: Proven ability to define and manage robust data structures and frameworks that advance organizational goals.
• Salesforce Experience: Expertise in working with Salesforce CRM to design and implement scalable, efficient systems.
• Data Models: Strong capability in designing data models tailored to organisational needs.
• Integration Strategies: Experience in seamless integration of data systems and platforms to enhance operational efficiency.
• Data Quality Frameworks: Skilled in developing strategies to maintain high data integrity and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Effective in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in throughout the data lifecycle., * Proven experience in enterprise data architecture and governance.
• Strong hands-on experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Dynamics.
• Expertise in relational data structures, data modelling tools, and enterprise repositories.
• Deep understanding of data governance, quality, and security standards.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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