Chief Data Architect

Onsite Chennai 15–20 yrs Apply by Jul 16, 2026

Chief Data Architect

Join Techila's team of Salesforce experts. We build senior-led transformations that deliver measurable outcomes for clients worldwide.

Experience

15–20 yrs

Employment Type

Full-time

Openings

1 position

Apply By

Jul 16, 2026

Required Skills

Data Architect

Job Description

Chief Data Architect Pune · Full-time · Hybrid

About the Role The Chief Data Architect will define and maintain the Group's enterprise data architecture strategy, aligned with business strategy and digital transformation agenda. This role will provide strategic architecture leadership, establish a federated data architecture model, and ensure data governance and operating model design. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with deep technical credibility and execution discipline to build enterprise-wide trust and create clarity in a fragmented data environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain the Group enterprise data architecture strategy aligned to business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and the digital transformation agenda.

Develop the target-state data architecture covering transactional, analytical, master, reference, and unstructured data domains across the Group.

Translate business capability priorities into practical data architecture roadmaps, including phased transition states, dependencies, and investment priorities.

Establish a federated data architecture model that balances Group-level standards with business unit execution realities.

Provide architecture direction for major programs involving Oracle, Candy, Sphera, ESG/EHS, project controls, manufacturing systems, and future digital platforms.

Design and implement the enterprise Data Governance framework, including governance councils, decision rights, and stewardship structures.

Define the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Custodians, and architecture stakeholders.

Establish Group-wide policies and standards for data quality, data security, data classification, retention, privacy, and compliance.

Lead the adoption of DAMA-aligned data lifecycle management practices across data creation, storage, integration, usage, archival, and retirement.

Requirements

Typically, 15 to 20+ years of experience across enterprise data architecture, data engineering, integration, governance, and information management roles.

Demonstrated experience building or institutionalizing a data governance organization from the ground up.

Strong hands-on experience across the full data architecture lifecycle including data modeling, MDM, metadata, quality, lineage, integration, retention, and architecture controls.

Experience working in complex, distributed, and legacy-heavy application landscapes with multiple enterprise systems and line-of-business platforms.

Proven track record in large industrial, EPC, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, or similarly complex operational environments.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Master’s degree in data, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or Enterprise Architecture is preferred.

Good to Have

TOGAF certification is strongly preferred and should be relevant to practical enterprise architecture leadership.

DAMA-related training, certification, or demonstrated alignment with DAMA-DMBOK principles is strongly preferred.

Additional certifications in data architecture, data governance, cloud data platforms, or enterprise integration are advantageous.

What We Offer

Opportunity to establish the enterprise data architecture baseline, stand up the governance framework, define the core standards for MDM and metadata, and position for advanced analytics and AI readiness.

Chance to build enterprise-wide trust by creating clarity, structure, and momentum in an environment where data is currently fragmented and inconsistently governed.

Collaborative work environment with business, IT, cyber, and digital teams.

Opportunity to work with executive level stakeholders and provide strategic architecture leadership.

At a Glance

Work ModeOnsite

EmploymentFull-time

Experience15–20 yrs

Openings1

LocationChennai

DeadlineJul 16, 2026

[ Hiring process ]

What to expect

Four stages, typically completed within 2–3 weeks. We respect your time - every stage has a clear purpose and timely feedback.

STEP 0130 min

Screening Call

Introductory conversation with our talent team to understand your background and motivations.

STEP 0260–90 min

Technical Round

Live problem-solving with a senior architect on Salesforce design, integrations, or domain depth.

STEP 0345 min

Culture Fit

Conversation with practice leadership covering working style, ownership, and how you collaborate.

STEP 04Within 5 days

Offer

Formal offer with full compensation breakdown, start date, and onboarding plan.