Job Detail

Lead Enterprise Information/Data Architect (w/m) 80-100% - 200006BN  

We are looking for a Lead Enterprise Data Architect: in this role you will drive data strategy and data architecture combining business and technology aspects and customer expectations.

 

Your Role 

As a Lead Enterprise Information/Data Architect you will be part of the team Enterprise Architecture, Innovation and Knowledge Management, your main responsibilities are:

• Establishing and leading the data architecture community with decentralized roles


• Coordinating the alignment with business strategy, customer excellence initiatives and digital strategy


• Developing and continuous improving of information and data architecture strategy, methodology and governance as essential part of the overall enterprise architecture framework


• Providing holistic, systemic and competent strategy and thinking approach


• Investigate emerging technologies and new releases


• Ensure a strong focus of the architectures on data quality, data governance and data management practices over several roles and stakeholders


• Design, Improve, and Lead the implementation of the integration and movement of data throughout the enterprise


• Collaborate in the design and approval of data acquisition and integration capabilities to assist a broad range of transformations and consumption models

 

Your Skills and Experience  

As a Lead Enterprise Information/Data Architect your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• University Degree


• Expert knowledge of Information/Data Architecture, Data Governance & Data Management


• Minimum of 5-8 years professional experience – 2-4 with a proven track record of Enterprise Architecture


• Significant experience in strategic thinking with several years of experience in business/IT architecture


• Proven ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority, developed influencing skills as well as technical knowledge


• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at a senior level, high level of facilitation and presentation skills


• Strong intellect with the ability to think “out of the box”


• Fluency in German and English

 

Additional Information 

Preferred work location is Zürich Oerlikon.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter Justine Faust is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”. 

You can find additional information about Zurich as an employer on our career site.  

 

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Who we are  

Zurich is a strong brand - more than 1.4 million Swiss customers place their trust in our products and services.  Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.  

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.  Our talent acquisition and hiring processes respect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. 

 

Information for recruitment agencies 

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding. 

 

 

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Zurich-Zurich 

Other Locations

: Switzerland-Zurich 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Travel

: No 

Job Posting

: 11/25/20 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing