Lead Data Architect & Coordinator - VERV000002

apartmentITProposal placeAsse calendar_month14/05/2026

Lead Data Architect & Coordinator

Location: Zellik (hybrid) – Brusselsesteenweg, Zellik, Belgium
Mode of work: Full-time | Hybrid | Time & Material
Start Date: 01/06/2026
Application Deadline: 31/05/2026

Contract Duration: Until 31/12/2028 (renewable)

We are looking for a Lead Data Architect & Coordinator to define and deliver the future data platform and architecture that will enable this transformation.

This is a strategic leadership role where you will shape how data becomes a core business asset and enable scalable AI adoption across the organization.

Role Overview

As Lead Data Architect & Coordinator, you will:

Define and evolve the enterprise data architecture and data strategy
Design and oversee the implementation of a modern, scalable data platform
Enable AI-readiness across systems, pipelines, and data models
Coordinate data initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders
Align architecture decisions with business and operational priorities
Ensure data governance, quality, security, and compliance standards
Support the transition toward AI-driven decision-making across the organization

You will report directly to the CIO and act as a key strategic partner in shaping the company's digital and data future.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of end-to-end data architecture (ingestion, storage, processing, analytics)
Build and guide the implementation of a centralized data platform
Define data standards, modeling practices, and integration patterns
Coordinate cross-functional data initiatives across IT and business teams
Support the rollout of AI/ML capabilities and data products
Ensure scalability, performance, and resilience of data systems
Establish governance frameworks for data quality and lifecycle management
Translate business needs into technical data solutions and roadmaps

Required Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar senior data role
Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms
Experience with data engineering, pipelines, and cloud-based architectures
Strong understanding of data modeling, integration, and analytics systems
Experience working in complex, multi-country or enterprise environments
Ability to align technical architecture with business strategy
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What We Offer

Strategic leadership role in a high-impact transformation program
Opportunity to design a greenfield data platform from the ground up
Direct influence on AI and data strategy
Hybrid working model
Long-term assignment with renewal potential

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