Data Architect
Porto, PT, 4100-136
Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
Purpose
- As a Data Architect, you design and implement data architecture solutions that align with business objectives. Ensure data integrity, scalability, and performance by managing data models and integration strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data systems and enhance overall data management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the development and implementation of data governance strategies and frameworks.
- Collaborate with data stewards, data owners, and other stakeholders to ensure data governance policies and practices are aligned with business goals.
- Develop and enforce data governance standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
- Coordinate and facilitate data governance activities, including data quality assessments, data cataloging, and metadata management.
- Conduct training and awareness programs to promote data governance practices across the organization.
- Monitor compliance with data governance policies and procedures, identifying and addressing data governance issues and risks.
- Support data-related projects by providing expertise in data governance and ensuring adherence to governance standards.
- Establish and manage data governance metrics and reporting to track the effectiveness of data governance initiatives.
- Facilitate the resolution of data governance issues and conflicts, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data governance and apply this knowledge to improve data governance processes.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or a related field is required. Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), or other data governance-related certifications are preferred. Master's Degree: A master's degree in data science, information systems, or a related field is advantageous but not mandatory.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance strategies and frameworks.
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in data quality management, data cataloging, and metadata management tools.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce data governance standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Experience with data governance frameworks and methodologies, such as DAMA-DMBOK.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex data governance concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a passion for developing and mentoring talent.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
- Attributes such as team spirit, problem-solving, creative thinking, and proactivity are essential.
Functional Competencies
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.