Understand the high-level business processes and data architecture across diverse systems (ERPs, CRMs, PIMs, MDMs, BI/Reporting, and AI data platforms).
Collaborate with business data experts, data governance managers, and technical architects to enhance the enterprise data model, defining key entities and semantic relationships.
Map existing assets within the corporate data platforms to prioritise standardisation based on business priorities and facilitate easier data consumption.
Identify and assess database structural requirements, supporting self-service capabilities through consolidation, normalisation/denormalisation, and rationalisation practices.
Define how MDM streams integrate across functional domains and business units to enable consistent, high-quality data that supports core business processes.
Model standardised and reusable datasets that can be consumed easily and with trust (e.g., through the Data Marketplace).
Document key business processes in BPMN (2.0) and ensure metadata completeness regarding data coverage and freshness.
Apply and enforce the Group Data Governance framework and Data Architecture Policy, ensuring adherence to Medallion architecture principles and data risk management requirements (confidentiality, privacy, access, and retention).
Guide business data experts and IT teams on implementing data quality controls aligned with business data quality requirements.
Evaluate logical datasets and implementations to ensure compliance with Group Framework and governance standards.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or solution design within large or complex data environments.
Proven ability to translate business processes into functional data architectures and reusable data models.
Experience designing data ecosystems that balance performance, scalability, and governance.
Familiarity with modern data architectures (e.g., Medallion, Lakehouse) and MDM integration best practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strategic mindset and hands-on problem-solving ability.
Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal.
Benefits
Meal allowance of €8.32 per day
Flexible benefits option
Private Medical Insurance
22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days)
Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform
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