Data Architect

As a Data Architect, you will play a key role in shaping our enterprise-wide data landscape. You will define and drive our data architecture strategy, establish scalable governance frameworks, and ensure that data becomes a trusted and strategic asset across the organization. As Data Architect you report to the Head of Digitalization in Industrial Flow Division.

You will be responsible to

• Define, develop, and continuously evolve the company-wide data architecture and data strategy in alignment with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish and govern a Master Data Management (MDM) framework across end-to-end business processes and multiple enterprise applications.
• Design and implement scalable data architecture principles, standards, and target models together with the Enterprise Architecture team.
• Drive the development of a modern data platform enabling seamless, secure, and efficient data integration across ERP, CRM, PLM, customer portals, and other business systems.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, including data ownership, stewardship, quality management, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, process owners, and IT teams to identify data requirements and translate them into sustainable architecture solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high data quality standards.
• Support data-driven decision-making by establishing a consistent and trusted enterprise data foundation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices in Data Management, Data Governance, and Analytics.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, Master Data Management, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Data Architecture and Data Modeling
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Governance and Data Quality Management
• Data Integration and API-based architectures
• Enterprise Data Platforms, Data Warehouses, and Cloud Technologies
• Experience working in complex system landscapes involving ERP, CRM, PLM, and other enterprise applications.
• Solid understanding of data protection regulations and information security principles.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT functions.
• Self-driven, structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style.
• Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.

Key Success Factors

• Ability to drive adoption beyond system implementation
• Strong business credibility
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage resistance to change

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at LEWA GmbH in Leonberg, Germany (DE)

Alternatively, this role can be based at CRI-MAN in Correggio, Italy with a full-time presence.

Local Plus conditions will be offered for this position if the successful applicant is not based in Germany or Italy.