Data Lead Architect

Data Lead Architect (Managing Director Level)

Location: United Kingdom (Occasional Client Visit)

Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth, specialist consulting organisation delivering large-scale digital and SAP-led transformation programmes for global clients.

They are now looking for a Data Lead Architect at a senior leadership level to build and lead their Data, Analytics, and Information Architecture capability. This is a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with executive stakeholders while shaping enterprise-wide data strategies.

The Role

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership (CIO, CFO, CDO level), driving end-to-end data architecture across complex transformation programmes.

This role combines:

• Strategic advisory
• Enterprise data architecture
• Hands-on delivery leadership

You will lead client engagements, define data roadmaps, and oversee implementation across modern SAP ecosystems and integrated platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory
• Architecture & Design
• Data & Analytics
• Data Migration
• Data Governance & MDM

What We’re Looking For

• Core Expertise
• Technical & Functional Skills
• Leadership & Consulting
• Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
• Strong workshop facilitation and client-facing skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in industries such as Manufacturing, Retail, Pharma, or CPG
• Exposure to enterprise performance management and reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of non-SAP MDM tools

Why Join?

• Fully remote role within the UK
• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing data capability.
• Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale transformation programmes
• Senior leadership visibility and influence