Chief Data Governance Architect

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Job Overview

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The Sanlam Group is seeking a seasoned Chief Data Governance Architect to lead the design and delivery of data management technology foundations in support of our Group Data Strategy.

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About Us

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We are a leading financial services group with a diverse range of businesses, providing innovative solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions across Southern Africa.

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Salary Range: R1 500 000 - R2 500 000 per annum

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Job Description

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The successful candidate will be responsible for articulating strategies, benefits, and processes required to promote effective information management and foster a culture of data stewardship within the organisation.

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You will strategically advise and shape information management frameworks, processes, and architectures, guiding your team to create data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

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  2. Lead architecture and solution design & development of innovative solutions for data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage management.">
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution architecture and ensure alignment with business goals.">
  4. Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends that can enhance solution offerings.">
  5. Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and objectives.">
  6. Present and demonstrate solutions to clients, addressing their needs and concerns.">
  7. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.">
  8. Lead and mentor a team of solution architects, developers, and analysts.">
  9. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.">
  10. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities.">
  11. Manage the delivery of external service providers as per agreed Statements of Work.">
  12. Liaise with external technology providers to influence product enhancements and pricing structures.">
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Requirements

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To be considered for this role, you will need:

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  2. Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, data science, information systems, business administration, engineering or another quantitative field.">
  3. Management development and/or appropriate management qualifications.">
  4. Functional experience in at least two of the following roles: Agile project and portfolio management management, data strategy and governance, data management, business intelligence, information technology (IT) or management consulting.">
  5. Successfully managing and delivering complex solutions – data quality, reference data, business metadata and lineage management solutions.">
  6. 10 years + related experience.">
  7. Designing and implementation of data stewardship processes and practices, supported by appropriate technology.">
  8. Designing information management capabilities – data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage management solutions.">
  9. Exposure to modern data platform technologies that support cloud, big data, real-time data provisioning, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence implementations, including event streaming based data pipelines data visualization and reporting tools (. Power BI). Hadoop components including HDFS, Hive, and Impala ">
  10. Understanding of Identity and access management technologies (LDAP / Kerberos / SAML products) Information governance, information management and information architecture domains (. DAMA / DMBOK">
  11. Negotiation and prioritisation experience.">
  12. Ability to guide others and provide business and technical direction communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences, clearly identifying and articulating the benefits to the business of recommended solutions and approaches.">
  13. Project architectural oversight">
  14. Risk management">
  15. Data security">
  16. Leading and managing teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.">
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Skills and Qualifications

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  • Financial ability">
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.">
  • Problem-Solving Skills.">
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills">
  • Leadership Skills.">
  • Vendor engagement and management experience including contracting and negotiation skills">
  • Technical knowledge of IT systems and software applications">
  • Familiarity with data governance and data management principles and best practices">
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and tools">
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization">
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills">
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Personal Attributes

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  • Tech savvy - Contributing strategically">
  • Manages complexity - Contributing strategically">
  • Action orientated - Contributing strategically">
  • Plans and aligns - Contributing strategically">
  • Optimises work processes - Contributing strategically">
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How to Apply

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Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to us. We look forward to hearing from you

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Sanlam

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Award-winning employer of choice

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their background or disability status.

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Core Competencies

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  • Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically">
  • Drives results - Contributing strategically">
  • Collaborates - Contributing strategically">
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Contact Details

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No contact details available

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Application Deadline

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No deadline specified

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