Data Architect

Job Title: Order to Cash (O2C) Data Architect

Location: Houston Texas
Duration: 6 months

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Order to Cash (O2C) Data Architect to design and manage the data architecture for our O2C processes across multiple applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of O2C processes data management and integration strategies. This role will be responsible for ensuring data consistency integrity and availability across various systems enabling seamless O2C operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Architecture and Management

• Design develop and maintain the O2C data architecture across multiple applications ensuring alignment with overall enterprise data architecture.
• Develop and enforce data management policies standards and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Integration and Interoperability

• Design and implement data integration solutions to facilitate seamless data flow between different applications involved in the O2C process.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to define and implement data exchange protocols APIs and middleware solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate thirdparty data solutions and services as needed.

Data Modeling and Analysis

• Create and maintain logical and physical data models for O2C processes ensuring they meet business requirements.
• Analyze and optimize data flows and processes to enhance performance and reduce redundancy.
• Provide data analytics and reporting solutions to support business decisionmaking.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business analysts developers and other stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during the implementation of O2C solutions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for endusers and technical staff on datarelated best practices and tools.

• Lead data architecture projects from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Develop project plans timelines and resource allocations for data architecture initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Data Science or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture data management or related roles.
• Proven experience with O2C processes and systems in a multiapplication environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server Oracle MySQL or similar.
• Experience with data integration tools and technologies such as ETL ESB APIs and data warehousing solutions.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and related data services.
• Knowledge of data security practices and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Detailoriented with a strong focus on data quality and accuracy.

• Certification in data management or architecture (e.g. CDMP TOGAF).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle EBusiness Suite or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.