Data Architect

Principal Data Architect

London

Permanent

Full time

We make health happen

As the Principal Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by leading the establishment of a robust data architecture to underpin our Data & Analytics Vision and Connected Care Strategy. You will be responsible for driving a significant improvement in our data capability maturity, enabling us to harness the power of data, analytics and AI to enhance our operational efficiency, customer experience, and strategic decision-making. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and external partners.

You will own and govern the strategic principles, reference architecture and roadmaps for data and data technology help us achieve our strategic vision. Working as part of the BGUK Technology and Architecture Office and a member of the Architecture Leadership Team you will collaborate with peers to align our data strategy, architecture, platforms, and principles with those of other domains. You’ll work with Chief Data & Analytics Office to establish the key data and technology architecture components of the Data and Architecture Strategy. And you’ll own our UK Enterprise Data Model and establish the critical data entities.

• Proven track record of in data architecture, including substantial experience in a leadership role within complex, data-intensive environments.
• Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, data integration, data governance, and data management technologies.
• Extensive expertise in leading data transformation initiatives, driving cultural change, and promoting a data-driven mindset across the organisation.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into data architecture solutions that drive measurable value.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Experience within the healthcare or insurance industry is a significant plus.
• You understand technical governance and participate in or deliver the assurance of a service.
• Exposure and experience with cloud data technologies, Snowflake, working in a Product model, building data platforms, leading implementation of data mesh approaches in a complex multi-BU federated organisation.
• Data innovation. You can identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques and recognise appropriate timing for adoption.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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Full time

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Locations:

Angel Court, London, Bupa Place