Job Description We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and are looking for Data Architect to develop, manage and lead our corporate data strategy. As a data architect you’ll be crucial in delivering solutions for the digital data lake in project and you’ll be pivotal in supporting and enhancing our newly established data governance framework. As a Data Architect, you’ll be crucial in delivering solutions for the Digital Data Lake in the JV. You’ll develop solutions for specific business needs, understand business requirements, and review solution impacts. You will be accountable for the data architecture of the M25 IT systems and a roadmap of activities aligned with architectural principles to improve long-term architecture. We are looking for a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with business teams as needed. Key responsibilities: Develop and lead data strategy: Formulating and executing a comprehensive corporate-level data strategy that aligns with business objectives and drives organisational growth. Identify opportunities for leveraging data to achieve business goals and enhance operational efficiency. Data Modelling for Business Intelligence: Design, develop, and maintain complex data models to support business intelligence initiatives, with a strong focus on Power BI reporting. Ensure data models are scalable, reliable, and optimised for performance to facilitate insightful and actionable business analytics Data Governance: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the implementation and ongoing management of the data governance framework. Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure data quality, consistency, and security. Strategic Thinking and Decision Influence: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to influence data-related decisions at the corporate level. Partner with senior leadership to integrate data strategy into broader business strategies and initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to understand data needs, gather requirements, and deliver tailored data solutions. Communicate complex data concepts and strategies to non-technical audiences in a clear and compelling manner.