When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.
We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.
Are you our next
Senior Data Architect?
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Associate Director
Contract type: Perm
Technology is at the heart of everything KPMG does as a business and for our clients. KPMG Ireland and the KPMG global network are investing billions in our digital and AI capabilities. We are working with our key Alliance partners to ensure our own technology solutions and those we provide to our clients are best in class.
The Irish firm also has several strategic projects ongoing. These range from moving all our Dublin offices into a brand-new single campus in Harcourt Street, to the replacement of our current SAP ECC 6 Practice Management system with a more modern alternative, better supporting the digital transformation of our business. Digital transformation programs are currently underway across each of our key businesses.
Solid data governance is fundamental to many of the above developments, and this role is offers the successful candidate a fantastic career opportunity within Ireland’s leading professional services organisation as we invest in our data infrastructure.
A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- At least 8-10 years’ experience as Enterprise Data Architect needed for designing, implementing, and governing the organization's enterprise-wide data strategy and architectures
- Minimum 3 end-to-end Data Architecture implementation projects in any of SAP MDG/MDI, Informatica, Microsoft Azure Data Platforms, Attaccama or IBM Infosphere.
- Practical experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) – Data and Analytics components like SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP HANA Cloud
- Demonstrable experience in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, and data management (TOGAF certified is highly desirable)
- Possess a deep understanding of diverse data technologies, architecture best practices, and the ability to translate business needs into robust data solutions (SAP and non-SAP data objects).
- Expertise in various data management technologies, including data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT tools, and data integration platforms.
- Overall understanding of Professional Services industry & business processes.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing and its implications for data management.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- In-depth knowledge of data modelling techniques, data governance principles, and data security best practices.
- Understanding of Enterprise Architectures and tools (SAP LeanIX for data & analytics architecture management is desirable)
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
- Oversee the KPMG IE data architecture.
- Define the organizations data architecture strategy.
- Develop and implement data management processes including data modelling, metadata management and master data management.
- Organizational Data Management
- Identify data sources across SAP and non-SAP systems and establish data integration and ingestion strategies.
- Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation and quality checks.
- Data Architecture Design and Management:
- Design, develop, and maintain the company's data architecture to ensure scalability, efficiency, and data integrity.
- Define data standards, guidelines, and best practices to facilitate consistent data management across the organization.
- Data Modelling and Integration:
- Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support business requirements and analytical needs.
- Integrate data from diverse sources, including ERP, Supply Chain Systems, HCM, CRM platforms, market research databases, and third-party sources.
- Reporting and Visualization:
- Create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate key performance indicators and business insights.
- Customize reports and analytics tools to meet the specific needs of sales teams, executives, and stakeholders.
Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:
Benefits
All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
- Discounted health insurance
- The purchase of additional annual leave
- Frequent social events to help you build your network
- Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
- Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
- Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression
When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.
In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate/inclusion-diversity.html to learn more.
Apply
If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Kayleigh.obrien@kpmg.ie .
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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.
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