Global Enterprise Data Architect

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Enterprise Data Architect to act as an internal expert and consultant for enterprise architecture across data, analytics, and cloud platforms within a defined global domain. Within the role you will lead the development and implementation of interoperability and ensure platforms and practices meet regulatory, sustainability, and performance objectives. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading current-state and risk baseline assessments across platforms, data domains, lineage, and controls within the assigned domain, providing expert recommendations to business and technology leaders.
• Leading the development and implementation of Data Governance KPIs and the Data Trust Scorecard for the domain, while ensuring alignment of the domain portfolio with R&D and Digital Agriculture priorities.
• Owning and maintaining high-level system architectures, data product contract templates, and schema evolution policy within the domain.
• Leading the application of MDM/semantic alignment standards and cost/sustainability guardrails, while providing direct input into enterprise-level standards based on domain experience.
• Leading the embedding of governance into operating models within the domain.
• Taking accountability for optimising data management operations for cost, performance, and compliance, while providing direct input into the multi-year roadmap.
• Coaching, mentoring and sharing expertise to build capability across the function.

What we are looking for

• Strong experience in enterprise or data architecture, with proven expertise in leading data management initiatives within a globally operating organisation.
• Proven ability to architect and govern cloud data platforms (e.g. Lakehouse/warehouse etc.) supporting global data and AI initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record delivering enterprise-grade data products, including MDM, metadata/lineage frameworks, interoperability models, and integration architectures scalable across regions and functions.
• Experience leading the definition and implementation of data governance and operating models, setting rules and guardrails that support global standardization.
• Ability to lead and directly contribute to multi-year data and AI capability roadmaps aligned to IT & Digital strategy, enterprise platforms, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to drive alignment across teams, domains, and global colleagues in a federated environment with strong influence, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement across the global data landscape.

Our site

Additional locations within the UK can be considered.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
• A vibrant growth and learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion