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Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy - East Montpelier Vermont
Company: Xylem Location: East Montpelier, Vermont
Posted On: 04/25/2024
We're Hiring for a Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy ! If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark ! THE ROLE : The Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy leads the design, development and implementation of business intelligence, analytics, data warehouse, and master data management solutions and strategies. This professional will direct the design of the data infrastructure and architecture to serve both short term and long term needs of the business which align with industry best practices. The individual will be a data advocate to the business, educating them on the "art of the possible". They will be responsible for partnering with the VP of Data & Digital to create a strategic roadmap ultimately enabling a to a data driven organization. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. -
Create, maintain and support the data strategy and architectural designs working with data leadership team. -
Design a data fabric technical architecture including documentation of current state with a best practice future state -
Participate in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for data solutions as well as educate the business on the art of the possible. -
Create best practices for business analysis, design, architecture, development, unit testing, quality testing, integration and delivery, and maintenance and support for data assets. -
Enable generative AI data assets and Machine Learning models to drive predictive/prescriptive analytics with the business. -
Excel in a fast past environment, while providing a high level of quality and control. Provide thought leadership and a vision for the future of data while providing a scalable platform for speed and efficiency. -
Work closely with business SME personnel to develop and maintain a functional understanding and documentation of the business use of applications and what processes have been developed against the data and functions associated with those applications as well as any data challenges that may exist. -
Lead and/or participate in requirement gathering and issue resolution meetings with technical and business resources. Be able to create business requirements definition, functional, system design and technical specifications that are detailed, complete and in compliance with Xylem's IT standards. -
Use existing or seek out emerging industry practices when solving business problems. -
Conduct training as you deploy data assets -
Ensures compliance of government or regulatory standards (SOX, PCI, internal audit, external audit, etc.). -
Accountable and responsible for collaborating with our business-facing teams for Operations across all Xylem's sites. -
Engage with the ERP team handle governance, planning, acquisition, development, and delivery of new and existing data capabilities in ERP. -
Partner with the IT, Enterprise Digital Strategy Director and other digital leaders to be a thought leader, helping to drive Xylem's digital innovation ambitions. Align data strategies and roadmaps to enable digital initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS : -
Doctorate degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience; OR Master's degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience; or Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience. -
Data Strategy Development Experience -
Data Fabric (ETL/ELT, Lake, Warehouse, BI) Design & Development Experience -
Project and product management -
Business Analyst Experience -
AI/ML & Data Science Experience a plus -
Effective written and oral communication skills. -
Ability to interact with users of varying levels of technological understanding. -
Strong technical documentation skills. -
Possesses good time management skills and has the ability to self-manage support/issue priorities. -
Ability to prioritize, lead, and direct multi-functional teams to address and solve technical and business issues. Technical Knowledge |
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