MDM Profisee Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Profisee Architect to join our dynamic data team. Reporting to the Head of Data Management, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the MDM architecture roadmap. Your expertise in designing and implementing MDM solutions using Profisee will be pivotal as you deliver Analytical MDM initially, progressing to Operational MDM in later stages. As the steward of the MDM model, you will ensure the uniformity, accuracy, and consistency of the enterprise’s shared master data assets, upholding the Single Source of Truth (SSOT) principle for all decision-making processes across the organisation.

What you’ll do as a MDM Profisee Architect

Architecting a Scalable and Secure MDM Solution:

• Architect a scalable and secure Master Data Management (MDM) solution using Profisee on
• Azure, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the organisation’s shared master data.
  Maintain the integrity of the MDM model, ensuring that it aligns with the company’s data management strategies and business objectives

Defining Data Standards and Creating Data Models:

• Define data standards and create data models that align with the organisation’s business processes and IT infrastructure.
• Develop comprehensive data models that support enterprise-wide business needs and objectives, ensuring high-quality data management.

Maintaining and Optimising Match Rules, Data Quality Metrics, and Data Governance Policies:

• Maintain and optimise match rules, data quality metrics, and data governance policies within the Profisee platform.
• Ensure alignment with data governance standards and oversee data validation and quality assurance processes.

Driving Continuous Improvement in Data Architecture:

• Drive continuous improvement in the MDM architecture by adopting innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Keep the MDM architecture up-to-date with emerging trends in data management, ensuring it evolves with the organisation’s needs.

Golden Master Record Creation:

• Establish procedures for data matching and survivorship to ensure the creation and maintenance of a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) master record for all data assets.
• Ensure data precision and consistency across all platforms, enabling reliable decision-making.

Data Model Maintenance:

• Develop and sustain a comprehensive data model that aligns with business processes and supports the organisation’s objectives.
• Monitor and update the data model regularly to ensure it remains relevant and effective in supporting business needs.

Data Relationships and Workflow:

• Define the relationships between data entities and establish efficient workflows for data management.
• Streamline data management and operations by defining and optimising data models and workflows.

Data Hierarchies and Schema Implementation:

• Architect data hierarchies and apply the master data schema to the MDM system for efficient data management.
• Ensure that data hierarchies and schemas are properly implemented for accurate and consistent data governance.

Collaborating with IT, Business Units, and Stakeholders:

• Collaborate closely with IT teams to implement the data architecture, ensuring integration with existing systems and technologies.
• Work with business analysts, data stewards, and stakeholders to understand their data needs and ensure that MDM strategy aligns with organisational goals.

Supporting Data Quality:

• Implement data governance practices and data validation processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data in the enterprise data platform.
• Collaborate with the Data Governance Team and Data Stewards to monitor data quality and ensure compliance with data standards.

Monitoring MDM Services and Components on Azure:

• Monitor MDM services and components on Azure to ensure high performance, throughput, and availability.
• Ensure that the MDM infrastructure remains operational and meets performance expectations.

Staying Well-informed of Industry Trends:

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data architecture and MDM.
• Incorporate innovative solutions into the organisation’s data platform to maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading.

Working pattern – 36 hours, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role:

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing MDM data architectures in a hub-and-spoke model, with hands-on experience in Profisee.
• Extensive experience in Master Data Management (MDM), including creating a consistent definition of data entities and establishing a single point of reference for all data.
• Strong experience in data governance, including data quality, data lineage, and data privacy.
  Proven ability to manage large-scale, agile data projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database systems, and experience with data integration tools and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, including the implementation of data services.

Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of the Profisee platform and its features, including data modelling, business rules, and user experience configuration.
• Strategic data management skills, including developing policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Strong technical proficiency in data architecture, Big Data, Data Lake, and Lakehouse storage solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within the water industry is advantageous.

Desirable Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SQL scripting for querying and manipulating data.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Databricks, Spark, and Python.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £87,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.