Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect

$180,000-200,000 base salary + discretionary bonus

Location:
3 days/week onsite in New York

Sector:
Global Architecture & Design Practice

The Opportunity

We are a globally recognized architecture firm known for delivering complex, design-led projects at city-shaping scale. As our practice continues to grow, data has become a critical design material in its own right—powering smarter decisions, more sustainable outcomes, and seamless collaboration across disciplines.

We are seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-wide data architecture. This is a senior, strategic role at the intersection of technology, business, and design, with the opportunity to shape how data underpins our practice for years to come.

The Role

As Enterprise Data Architect, you will define and govern the firm's data architecture across platforms, regions, and business units. You will work closely with IT, digital design, project delivery, finance, and leadership teams to ensure data is trusted, accessible, secure, and aligned with strategic goals.

This role is as much about influence and clarity as it is about technical depth—you'll be translating complexity into coherent, future-ready architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including data models, standards, principles, and integration patterns
• Lead data architecture strategy across core business systems (ERP, CRM, project systems, BIM/data platforms, analytics)
• Ensure consistency, quality, governance, and security of data across the organization
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions
• Guide data platform evolution (cloud, data lakes/warehouses, Databricks, analytics, APIs)
• Support advanced analytics, reporting, and emerging capabilities such as AI and digital twins
• Provide architectural oversight and assurance for data-related initiatives and vendors

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as an Enterprise or Senior Data Architect in a complex organization with 10 years of commercial experience
• Domain experience in architecture, construction, engineering, or similar project-based environments
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating Databricks-based data platforms in AWS
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture frameworks, integration patterns, and governance
• Experience with cloud-based data ecosystems and modern analytics platforms
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence senior leaders
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach—balancing architectural rigor with real-world delivery

Desirable

• Familiarity with BIM, project delivery systems, or design-led workflows
• Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, or large-scale digital transformation programs

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your résumé to Tim Jonas via the Apply link on this page.

KEYWORDS

Data Architecture | Construction | Design | Industrial Engineering | Databricks | Founding Team | AWS | Engineering | Enterprise Resource Planning | ERP