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# Enterprise Data Architect

- **Company:** Civica
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £62,476.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Security, Netsuite, Professional Services Automation, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Data Management
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5875710535

## About the Role

* Significant experience in Enterprise Data Architecture within complex organisations
 * Strong expertise in enterprise data modelling, integration architecture, and large-scale data migration programmes
 * Experience designing and delivering data architecture strategies that support business transformation
 * Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
 * Experience working across multiple enterprise platforms and complex technology landscapes
 * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level
 * Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
 * Experience establishing data governance frameworks, standards, and controls
 * Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and best practice architecture principles
 * A track record of driving architectural change in fast-paced and evolving environments

Nice to have

 * Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Certinia, or similar enterprise SaaS platforms
 * Exposure to private equity-backed or high-growth businesses
 * Experience supporting analytics, reporting, AI, or data platform initiatives
 * Experience creating enterprise-wide master data management approaches
 * Experience working with global teams and third-party implementation partners

## Description

* Own and develop Civica's enterprise data and integration architecture strategy
 * Document and define current-state and future-state data architecture across the organisation
 * Design scalable data models, integration patterns, and migration strategies that support business transformation
 * Provide architectural leadership across major programmes including ERP, professional services automation, integration, and data transformation initiatives
 * Provide expert advice and guidance data governance standards, quality controls, and master data management approaches
 * Support large-scale data migration activities
 * Define transition states from legacy to target architectures
 * Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure architectural alignment and successful delivery
 * Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for executive and non-technical audiences
 * Provide oversight and guidance on data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
 * Act as the subject matter authority for enterprise data architecture across central functions, * Play a key role in Civica's AI-first strategy, ensuring data becomes a foundational business capability
 * Influence executive decision-making and technology strategy
 * Lead architectural direction across initiatives including finance transformation, professional services automation, integrations, and data migration programmes
 * Create the foundations for a single source of truth across the organisation
 * Join a business investing heavily in technology modernisation and digital transformation

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.


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