Chief Architect & Chief Data Officer (Madrid)
We are seeking a visionary and hands on leader to join our client’s organization as Chief Architect & Chief Data Officer. This executive role is critical in driving the company’s digital transformation, ensuring alignment between technology, data architecture and business objectives. The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide IT architecture while fostering a data-centric culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Architecture Strategy:
* Define and implement the overall IT architecture strategy, encompassing infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
* Ensure alignment of IT systems with business goals and objectives.
* Lead the design and development of scalable, secure IT systems that integrate seamlessly across the organization.
* Stay ahead of emerging technologies to drive innovation and improvement within IT architecture.
Solution Design & Delivery:
* Provide technical guidance to project teams for solution design and delivery aligned with IT architecture strategy.
* Develop best practices, standards, and guidelines for solution implementation.
* Ensure compliance with security standards during solution development.
Data Governance & Management:
* Drive the company’s data governance strategy, ensuring data quality, standardization, and accessibility across departments.
* Promote democratization of data to enable informed decision-making through AI, BI, and reporting solutions.
* Oversee data lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with regulations and security protocols.
* Build and lead a high-performing team focused on innovation and excellence in IT architecture and data management.
* Foster talent development and motivation within the team to deliver on complex projects with competing priorities.
Technology Scouting:
* Stay current with advancements in Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
Key Relationships:
* Collaborate closely with C-level executives, business leaders, IS/IT department heads, local IS/IT leads, and external stakeholders such as suppliers and industry experts.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Proven ability to engage effectively with C-level executives in a strategic yet actionable manner.
* Strong experience in multi-country, multi-cultural matrix environments.
* Deep technical expertise across IT domains including infrastructure, applications, data governance, cloud computing, and security.
* Experience with manufacturing industry / similar industries
* Demonstrated success in designing large-scale IT systems aligned with business strategies.
* Leadership skills to manage teams of architects and engineers while fostering innovation.
* Expertise in data governance frameworks, AI implementation, BI/reporting tools, and regulatory compliance related to data management.
* Exceptional communication skills to articulate strategies to diverse stakeholders effectively.
* Availability to live in Madrid (Hybrid model)
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a dynamic organization undergoing significant transformation into a data-driven enterprise. You will have the chance to lead cutting-edge initiatives in IT architecture and artificial intelligence while collaborating with top-tier professionals across industries.
If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding leadership role, please submit your application today!
Tipo de contrato: Perm
Especialización: IT & Telecomunicaciones
Área: Data & Analytics
Sector: Tecnología de la información
Banda salarial: Negotiable
Tipo de trabajo: Híbrido
Nivel de experiencia: Director
Ubicación: Madrid
Fecha de publicación: 5 de septiembre de 2025
Consultor/a: Tatiana Chebat
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