Senior Functional Data Architect

About This Role

This senior functional data architect role complements a technical data architect on a strategic data transformation program. The person in this role will focus on understanding business data, defining semantic models, establishing common business definitions, and ensuring data is meaningful, consistent, and usable across reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. The functional data architect acts as the bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, and solution architects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of business processes, data domains, and data usage across the organization
• Define and maintain business-focused data models, semantic layers, and business glossaries
• Partner with business stakeholders to establish common definitions for key entities, metrics, KPIs, and master data
• Work closely with Technical Data Architects to ensure functional and technical data models remain aligned
• Lead data discovery, data mapping, and data lineage workshops
• Support data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives
• Ensure reporting, analytics, and AI solutions are built on trusted and well-defined business data
• Identify data inconsistencies and drive data standardization across systems and business functions
• Provide guidance on data ownership, stewardship, and business rules

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Business Analysis, Data Governance, or Enterprise Applications
• Strong expertise in data modeling, semantic modeling, and business information architecture
• Experience with Finance, HR, ERP, CRM, or other enterprise business domains
• Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance principles
• Ability to translate business concepts into structured data models and definitions
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills

Important Details

• Total Experience Expected: 8-10 years