Lead Data Platform Architect
Mars, Incorporated7 days ago
Warsaw, PolandStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the definition and execution of data architecture strategies across multiple business domains and data platforms.
- Develop scalable, integrated data models and architectures across raw, trusted, and harmonized data zones.
- Define and execute data product strategy in collaboration with analytics and business teams.
- Own and maintain reusable reference architectures, review and approve high-level designs, and govern key design decisions.
- Lead architecture option assessments covering tooling, modeling, and architectural patterns.
- Develop and maintain current- and future-state data architectures, models, and roadmaps.
- Approve changes to shared and enterprise-wide data models and resolve cross-domain data dependencies.
- Provide strategic guidance on data domains, process analysis, data analysis, and modeling techniques.
- Mentor and coach solution architects, data architects, and engineers.
- Ensure alignment with data protection, security, and GDPR policies.
- Guide data solution development and support the semantic and intelligent data layer for analytics and AI solutions.
- Act as the organizational authority and primary contact for the Enterprise Analytics Data Platform.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a senior data or platform architect is essential.
- Proven experience in a senior data or platform architecture or similar data and platform strategy leadership role.
- Strong background in data modeling, architecture frameworks, and modern data integration methods.
- Deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms, especially Azure, and tools including Databricks, SQL, and ADF.
- Knowledge of analytics solutions, data source systems such as SAP, and data lake technology.
- Experience building and evolving data and platform architectures that scale and adapt to changing business needs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology functions.
- Passion for coaching and enabling others through a collaborative leadership approach.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Previous CPG industry experience is desirable.
- Experience operating in a complex global matrix organization and collaborating with cross-functional partners is desirable.
- High drive for results and ability to work with minimum input is desirable.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated makes confectionery, pet care, and food brands—including M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, Whiskas, Royal Canin, and Ben’s Original—and operates veterinary health networks such as Banfield and VCA. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held, family-owned company sells consumer packaged goods globally through retail and e-commerce and provides pet health services across North America, Europe, and other regions.