Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy
Company: Xylem
Location: East Montpelier
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
We're Hiring for a Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy
!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater,
consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global
water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is
dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We
are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding
customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At
Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by
participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !
THE ROLE : The Director, IT Data Architecture and Strategy leads
the design, development and implementation of business
intelligence, analytics, data warehouse, and master data management
solutions and strategies. This professional will direct the design
of the data infrastructure and architecture to serve both short
term and long term needs of the business which align with industry
best practices. The individual will be a data advocate to the
business, educating them on the "art of the possible". They will be
responsible for partnering with the VP of Data & Digital to create
a strategic roadmap ultimately enabling a to a data driven
organization.
We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO)
for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings
plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.
Create, maintain and support the data strategy and architectural
designs working with data leadership team.
Design a data fabric technical architecture including documentation
of current state with a best practice future state
Participate in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology
requirements for data solutions as well as educate the business on
the art of the possible.
Create best practices for business analysis, design, architecture,
development, unit testing, quality testing, integration and
delivery, and maintenance and support for data assets.
Enable generative AI data assets and Machine Learning models to
drive predictive/prescriptive analytics with the business.
Excel in a fast past environment, while providing a high level of
quality and control. Provide thought leadership and a vision for
the future of data while providing a scalable platform for speed
and efficiency.
Work closely with business SME personnel to develop and maintain a
functional understanding and documentation of the business use of
applications and what processes have been developed against the
data and functions associated with those applications as well as
any data challenges that may exist.
Lead and/or participate in requirement gathering and issue
resolution meetings with technical and business resources. Be able
to create business requirements definition, functional, system
design and technical specifications that are detailed, complete and
in compliance with Xylem's IT standards.
Use existing or seek out emerging industry practices when solving
business problems.
Conduct training as you deploy data assets
Ensures compliance of government or regulatory standards (SOX, PCI,
internal audit, external audit, etc.).
Accountable and responsible for collaborating with our
business-facing teams for Operations across all Xylem's sites.
Engage with the ERP team handle governance, planning, acquisition,
development, and delivery of new and existing data capabilities in
ERP.
Partner with the IT, Enterprise Digital Strategy Director and other
digital leaders to be a thought leader, helping to drive Xylem's
digital innovation ambitions. Align data strategies and roadmaps to
enable digital initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Doctorate degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience; OR
Master's degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience; or
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Information Systems
experience.
Data Strategy Development Experience
Data Fabric (ETL/ELT, Lake, Warehouse, BI) Design & Development
Experience
Project and product management
Business Analyst Experience
AI/ML & Data Science Experience a plus
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact with users of varying levels of technological
understanding.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Possesses good time management skills and has the ability to
self-manage support/issue priorities.
Ability to prioritize, lead, and direct multi-functional teams to
address and solve technical and business issues.
Technical Knowledge
7 or more years of experience in the deploying and supporting of
complex solutions using data technologies.
Data Bricks, ETL/ELT Tools, BI Tools (Power BI Preferred),
experience
Experience bringing data from many diverse systems including many
ERPs
Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team
environment.
Leadership and accountability to maintain relationships with peers
and customers.
Experience in people management, talent development and performance
management.
Experience in resource and performance management.
Management experience in all aspects of an information systems
environment.
Demonstrable ability to coordinate or lead multiple projects and
activities with relevant priorities.
Understand service models and prioritization based on impacts on
business operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Data Bricks Power BI
Data and Analytics Architecture knowledge
DAY IN THE LIFE :
In this role, the working environment is generally in an office
setting and may be performed remotely. The physical demands may
include but are not limited to moving around in an office
environment, frequent oral communication, close vision, and ability
to operate office equipment. Up to 20% time spent traveling.
SALARY :
The estimated salary range at this professional level is $132,000
to $237,500 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple
factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not
typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive
compensation package with a generous benefit package, including
Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Wellness programs, 401(k) with
company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and
tuition reimbursement.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where
employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I
initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to
be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind
and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital
status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age,
or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced
technology solutions to the world's water challenges through
developing new technologies and services that will improve the way
water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to
our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor,
and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial,
residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also
provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network
technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric
and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is
designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this
position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this
position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions
of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue
hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description
or assign other duties to this position as needed.
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