Global Data Architect (m/f/d)

Position

Global Data Architect (m/f/d)

Advantest Europe GmbH – Böblingen – Kennziffer: 8230

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a scalable, integrated and modular architecture to strengthen and enhance our Advantest operating model.
• Implement a standard framework for visualizing and maintaining the company architecture, including As-Is, To-Be target architecture, and different development stages.
• Ensure new solution designs fit into the target architecture and achieve our holistic end‑to‑end design principles.
• Support transformation projects by establishing optimized data models in source systems and governing them with the Global Data Warehouse Team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for improving data governance, including data foundation, data model, data integration, and data quality.
• Act as a consultant to partner effectively with business users, partners, and suppliers.
• Mentor business users on data ownership and drive a data‑driven culture and mentality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or a comparable field.
• Significant experience as a Data Architect in transformation projects across process areas such as Sales/SADM, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, or Finance.
• Strong business and process knowledge to align processes with data.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, data modeling and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate, Sparx Systems, Lean Six Sigma, BPMN 2.0 or similar.
• Technical knowledge of data models in source systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, PLM.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, database design, data mining and segmentation techniques; programming in Python, XML, or ETL frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global environment and ability to translate technical language into simple business language.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; German or Japanese is a plus.
• Self‑starter with an analytical mindset, able to delve into technical details and manage key business stakeholders.