Data Architect

JELD-WEN, Inc.
West Midlands
1 month ago
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Are you a forward-thinking Data Architect who can help shape and drive our data strategy? We have a fantastic opportunity atJELD-WEN Europe!


At Data Architect you will have direct influence over how data is captured, organised, secured and used across Europe. Reporting to Head of Data and Analytics and working closely with the IT Strategy Director, you will deploy a European strategy to simplify our business and improve performance. In this pivotal role you will standardise product data, using a PLM solution, to create, manage and use product data throughout the European organisation.


With a passion for creating order within data structures, you possess expertise in data definitions, analytic end-to-end architecture, and PLM toolssuch as Autodesk & Solidworks.This is a remote role FTC for 12 monthsthat can be based from any of our EU locations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.


What your impact will be:

  • Proven experience working as data architect or similar role
  • Detailed knowledge of setting up product data and how this can be used in downstream processes
  • In depth technical knowledge of modern PLM tools e.g. Autodesk
  • Familiar working with complex product data models
  • Experience in designing product data governance models
  • Exposure to and understanding of Master Data Management, machine learning, and automation requirements
  • Manufacturing experience, specifically in construction products an advantage
  • Excellent communicator, able to work with, and influence, staff at all levels

What you need to succeed:

  • Proven experience working as data architect or similar role
  • Detailed knowledge of setting up product data and how this can be used in downstream processes
  • In depth technical knowledge of modern PLM tools e.g. Autodesk
  • Familiar working with complex product data models
  • Experience in designing product data governance models
  • Exposure to and understanding of Master Data Management, machine learning, and automation requirements
  • Manufacturing experience, specifically in construction products an advantage
  • Excellent communicator, able to work with, and influence, staff at all levels.

Languages:

  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
  • Additional European languages would be an advantage.

About JELD-WEN:

JELD-WEN Europe employs more than 6,500 people across UK, France, Central Europe and Northern Europe Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminiumwindows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodellingof residential homes and non-residential buildings.


The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe.


In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.


JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.


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