Enterprise Data Architect - Hybrid/Cloud & Data Governance

Manchester Airport plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in the UK is looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to define and implement the technology strategy from a data perspective. The successful candidate will lead the governance of the data architecture, ensuring quality and security across the organization while also enabling data-driven decision-making. Key skills include expertise in data modelling, ETL, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP), and strong stakeholder management abilities. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of data modelling, ETL, and data warehousing.
• Strong understanding of data governance, MDM, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement MAG’s technology strategy from a data perspective.
• Lead the design and governance of MAG’s enterprise-wide data architecture.
• Ensure data quality, security, and accessibility across the organisation.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture

Data modelling

ETL

Data warehousing

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark)

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

A leading airport operator in the UK is looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to define and implement the technology strategy from a data perspective. The successful candidate will lead the governance of the data architecture, ensuring quality and security across the organization while also enabling data-driven decision-making. Key skills include expertise in data modelling, ETL, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP), and strong stakeholder management abilities. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.