Bupa UK
Principal Data Architect
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Principal Data Architect
Location
London
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
About Us
We make health happen.
Role Overview
As the Principal Data Architect, you will shape the future of our organization by leading the establishment of a robust data architecture to underpin our Data & Analytics Vision and Connected Care Strategy. You will drive a significant improvement in our data capability maturity, enabling us to harness the power of data, analytics, and AI to enhance our operational efficiency, customer experience, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and govern the strategic principles, reference architecture, and roadmaps for data and data technology to help achieve our strategic vision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and external partners to align our data strategy, architecture, platforms, and principles.
- Establish data governance practices, including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage, to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating and selecting data management and data utilization technologies, tools, and platforms.
- Mentor and guide a team of data architects, data engineers, and data analysts to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with executive leadership to communicate the value of data-driven initiatives, influencing strategic decision-making through actionable insights derived from data analytics.
- Manage key stakeholders, educating and mentoring as we advance on our data journey.
- Propose and execute technical assessments, proofs of concept, and value to promote innovation in the data space and inform data strategy.
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Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role
- Proven track record of experience in data architecture, including substantial experience in a leadership role within complex, data-intensive environments.
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, data integration, data governance, and data management technologies.
- Extensive expertise in leading data transformation initiatives, driving cultural change, and promoting a data-driven mindset across the organization.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into data architecture solutions that drive measurable value.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Experience within the healthcare or insurance industry is a significant plus.
- Understanding of technical governance and experience in delivering the assurance of a service.
- Exposure and experience with cloud data technologies, Snowflake, working in a Product model, building data platforms, and leading implementation of data mesh approaches in a complex multi-BU federated organization.
- Data innovation. Ability to identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques and recognize appropriate timing for adoption.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
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Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
- 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
- An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym is available
- Various other benefits and online discounts
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Locations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place
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