Data Architect

Alumni Services
Leeds
1 year ago
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Alumni Services is a global digital transformation management consultancy with a presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, UAE, and the UK. We offer specialised expertise to industry-leading clients to drive business improvement through disruptive technologies. Our team comprises hand-picked global experts with executive-level experience in tech-focused MNCs, consultancies, and startups.

About the Role

Alumni Services is seeking an Data Architect Consultant to lead consulting pre-sales and delivery engagements globally, focusing on architecture domains. Based in Australia, Singapore, or Hong Kong, this role will oversee consulting delivery across all architecture domains, manage relationships with clients' technical representatives and partners, and support sales and pre-sales functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver consulting engagements across architecture domains.
  • Manage relationships with clients' technical representatives and technical partners.
  • Support sales and pre-sales functions with technical expertise and insights.
  • Develop and articulate solutions architectures tailored to client needs.
  • Drive enterprise architecture setups for large organisations across sectors such as FSI, Telco, Insurance, and logistics.
  • Champion cloud and data-driven approaches, showcasing the benefits of cloud transformation and AI.
  • Provide deep architecture knowledge across Applications, Data, and Technology.
  • Lead technology consulting projects with a focus on strategic and tactical operations.
  • Demonstrate significant experience in system integration and managing large-scale deals.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in top-tier consultancy and Data architecture roles.
  • Must have experience from a major consultancy (big 4, Moorhouse, Gate 1, etc.)
  • Expertise in designing and delivering data & enterprise architecture solutions.
  • Strong business development and technical design experience, handling deals exceeding $5 million.
  • Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Data Architect).
  • Proven ability to operate strategically with C-Suite executives and tactically with operational staff.
  • Experience producing and presenting data strategies
  • Proficiency in emerging technologies (e.g., Streaming, blockchain, AI/ML, Cloud).
  • Excellent communication skills with leadership capabilities and a high EQ.
  • Ability to quickly grasp new business domains and industries.
  • Strong commercial focus with a continuous learning mindset.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Advantageous Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
  • Agile Certified and Project Management Certified.

Additional Skills

  • Design Thinking proficiency.
  • Experience in developing frameworks and policies.
  • Mastery in establishing strong client and supplier relationships.

Language Skills

  • Fluency in English required.

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