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Location: Barcelona, Spain
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data and AI Architect to join our innovative team. This position is crucial in forming our data and AI strategy, supporting innovation with scalable and future‑proof architecture designs, and ensuring adherence to architectural principles and guidelines throughout the implementation phase. Possessing a strong background in business processes within the Sustainability domain of an enterprise is a must‑have asset. This role demands a forward‑thinking mindset, with a demonstrable history of disruptive and unconventional thinking.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Translate Sustainability Strategies into Digital Roadmaps.
* Convert complex sustainability business goals and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable digital architecture roadmaps, leveraging both off‑the‑shelf and custom digital solutions that support sustainability accounting, reporting and risk management.
* Spearhead the creation of scalable, end‑to‑end data and AI architectures that prioritize sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data – including emissions, resource utilization, supply chain metrics and Green Ledger.
* Place a strong focus on integrating sustainability frameworks and reporting requirements into the overall data platform design.
* Architect and maintain robust, scalable data Lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks) capable of managing both structured and unstructured sustainability data. Develop and enforce masterdata‑management principles to ensure data consistency, quality and traceability across all sustainability domains.
* Establish efficient data ingestion, transformation and storage patterns that support advanced analytics, AI/ML and sustainability reporting use cases – ensuring all data is governed, secure and aligned with masterdata‑management best practices.
* Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, well‑modelled sustainability masterdata products that empower business users with self‑service analytics and visualization tools (such as Power BI).
* Engage closely with business stakeholders, data modelers, data scientists and engineers to understand sustainability data needs and deliver architecture solutions that meet organisational objectives and compliance standards.
* Lead initiatives that foster disruptive thinking and innovative approaches in sustainability data and AI architecture. Establish, mentor and advocate best practices, standards and principles for masterdata‑management and sustainability data governance throughout the enterprise.
* Define, communicate and drive the overall data and AI architecture of the company, covering all data‑related capabilities, processes and technologies.
* Continuously and proactively assess the existing sustainability and data architecture and respective technology landscape to identify opportunities to simplify, consolidate, modernise and reduce risks.
* Establish, mentor and advocate processes, principles and standards for enterprise and data architecture throughout the entire data ecosystem.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with senior business stakeholders, Digital Partners, Data Platform Leads and other domain architects to understand their sustainability and masterdata requirements, develop enabling architectures and secure alignment and engagement for long‑term strategic initiatives.
* Collaborate with other business domain architects, agile teams and business stakeholders to shape the future of our company.
* Collaborate with the Data & AI Unit to ensure architectural decisions reflect best practices in sustainability and masterdata management, adapting guidelines based on lessons learned from implementations.
* Manage senior business stakeholders to secure strong engagement for the solution and ensure that the delivery of the project aligns with longer‑term strategic roadmaps.
* Lead, mentor and promote enterprise‑wide processes, principles and standards for data and sustainability architecture, ensuring consistent masterdata‑management across the data ecosystem.
We Offer
* A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
* A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
* A culture that prioritises safety and well‑being, both physically and mentally.
* A diverse, multicultural team to learn from and to lead their continued growth.
* The chance to shape dsm‑firmenich and its impact for years to come.
* A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
You Bring
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a related field.
* Strong hands‑on foundation in digitisation of sustainability & ESG frameworks. At least 3‑4 years of demonstrated and hands‑on experience building multiple off‑the‑shelf or bespoke digital solutions at scale for sustainability risk management, accounting or reporting use cases such as CSRD, CBAM, EUDR, GHG Protocol, Portfolio management, TCFD, ISSB, CSDDD, CDP, EcoVadis, PCF, LCA, etc.
* Proven ability to envision and design end‑to‑end data and digital architectures, including data modelling, integration, cloud platforms and analytics. Preferably certification or multiple deployment experience with Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability or SAP Sustainability Control Tower.
* >>10 years of experience in data architecture, data governance and business process optimisation.
* Mindset: Demonstrated ability to think disruptively and innovate beyond conventional approaches.
* Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Certifications: Relevant certifications in data architecture, AI or related fields are a plus.
* Proven track record of implementing data and AI solutions.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in solution selling and presenting technical solutions to stakeholders.
* Keen interest in constant self‑development and tackling new and complex challenges.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Expertise in MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica MDM, SAP MDG) and data lakehouse technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse).
* Strong SQL and data modelling skills (relational, dimensional and data‑vault).
* Experience with data integration tools and APIs (REST, SOAP, ETL frameworks).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern data architectures.
* Knowledge of compliance, audit and risk management in data environments.
About Dsm‑firmenich
At dsm‑firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavour, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm‑firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm‑firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
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