Head of Data Architecture & GovernanceVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in data architecture, enterprise data management, or data leadership roles
• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and governance frameworks
• Proven ability to establish collaborative partnerships and drive organizational adoption of data practices
• Experience with data quality, master data management, governance, and data stewardship
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data ecosystems, especially Microsoft Azure
• Experience with platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Familiarity with analytics and AI-enabled data environments
• Experience leading technical teams and influencing enterprise-wide strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level interactions
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-platform enterprise environments

What you’ll do

• Define and lead Quadient’s enterprise data architecture and governance strategy
• Establish scalable frameworks for data quality, master data management, metadata, governance, and stewardship
• Design target-state architectures supporting analytics, AI, machine learning, and modern cloud data platforms
• Drive adoption of enterprise data governance practices across business and technology teams
• Partner with leadership, architecture, engineering, analytics, security, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
• Define standards for data ingestion, transformation, storage, security, access, and lifecycle management
• Support the evolution toward modern data architectures, including data lakes/lakehouses and real-time data platforms
• Lead and grow a high-performing data architecture and governance capability
• Ensure enterprise data practices align with security, privacy, and compliance requirements

About the position

At Quadient, we support businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency with reliable, secure, and sustainable automation processes. Our success in delivering innovation and business growth is inspired by the connections our diverse teams create every day, with our clients and each other. It’s these connections that make Quadient such an exceptional place to grow your career, develop your skills and make a real impact – help our future-focused business lead the way in powering secure and sustainable business connections through digital and physical channels.

Benefits

• Flexible Work: Embrace a hybrid work model blending office and remote setup for a balanced lifestyle.
• Endless Learning: Access global opportunities for growth through our 24/7 online learning platform.
• Inclusive Community: Join our Empowered Communities and engage in our Philanthropy program.
• Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive Total Rewards covering wellness, work/life balance, and more, including a generous referral scheme.
• Caring for Wellbeing: Access our complimentary employee assistance program for mental health support.