Enterprise Data & AI Architect - Contract - £900 Per day - Inside IR35 - Remote
About the role A global manufacturing and retail business is hiring a Lead Enterprise Architect for Data & AI to own its enterprise-wide data and AI architecture strategy. This is a senior, internal-facing role replacing a vendor-held position — we need someone who will represent the organisation strongly in the room with major platform partners (Microsoft, Databricks, Informatica, Collibra and others), not defer to them.
You'll define the target-state architecture across the data platforms (Azure Synapse, Databricks, Power BI, Informatica), set the standards for governance, MDM, metadata and lineage, and shape how AI and advanced analytics scale across Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Product and Regulatory.
What you'll do
With a team of over 230+ experienced consultants and offices in London, Amsterdam, Guildford, Milton Keynes, St Albans, New York and Philadelphia. Investigo offer Executive, Interim and Permanent recruitment solutions to a diverse range of blue chip companies and SMEs. Our current areas of specialisation include: Accountancy and Finance BI and Data Analytics Business Change and Transformation Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance Human Resources and Talent Management Pharma and Life Sciences Procurement Property, Facilities and Workplace Public Sector Consulting SAP Strategy Consulting Technology Our Purpose We believe that what we do can make a difference for the benefit of our candidates, our clients and our people. In the world of recruitment our purpose is to make a difference. Our Mission To create a brand synonymous with the sourcing of both interim and permanent talent in the professional services arena To be a market leader in each one of our chosen specialisms by 2022 For us to provide a platform where you can realise your true potential To provide a reward scheme which recognises high performance and over achievement For Culture, Reward and Progression to be at the heart of everything we do Our Values The values which define us include: Expertise - we add value by asking the right questions, sharing market insights and offering expert advice Passion - we genuinely love what we do and have fun doing it Integrity - we always do what we think is right and we are committed to being open and honest in all of our dealings Inclusivity - we value and empower the diverse contributions everybody makes We look forward to working with you.