Data Architect - Enterprise Data Catalogue Lead (m/w/d)

About the role

The Data Architect, Enterprise Data Catalogue Lead implements, rolls out and operates Liebherr's Enterprise Data Catalogue, strengthening the strategic management of data assets across a complex, multi-domain landscape. Reporting to the Global Data Architect and working with Data Domain Architects, Corporate Data Governance and business stakeholders, the role builds and continuously improves the catalogue as a trusted source of information about the Group's data, aligned with corporate standards and governance. The role suits someone who not only executes but also proposes, takes initiative and drives initiatives through to adoption.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the implementation, deployment and Group-wide rollout of the Enterprise Data Catalogue across a heterogeneous system landscape, driving adoption across business and IT teams.
• Own the catalogue in operation: maintain, administer and continuously improve it so that data remains accurate, complete and up to date.
• Design and configure metadata ingestion, data classification and data lineage across multiple data domains and source systems.
• Lead the catalogue as a cross-functional initiative spanning all Group divisions, coordinating stakeholders toward a shared outcome.
• Define and run the operating model: onboarding new domains and sources, managing releases and upgrades, and monitoring usage and data quality.
• Propose improvements to catalogue structure, governance processes and adoption strategy.
• Support the definition of data standards and contribute to the evolution of the global data architecture.
• Document and manage system-agnostic data definitions, and create and maintain conceptual and logical data models following corporate templates, including LeanIX modelling and architectural documentation.
• Collaborate with Data Domain Architects and Business Representatives, support data governance initiatives and frameworks, and help coordinate their implementation.

Required profile

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Management or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data governance, including hands-on implementation and operation of a data catalogue.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across multiple divisions and stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience deploying, integrating and running tooling in a complex, multi-source enterprise environment.
• Fluent English required; German and French are a plus.
• Readiness for occasional travel.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with data catalogues such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, OpenMetadata or DataHub.
• Solid understanding of metadata management, data classification and data lineage.
• Knowledge of data modelling techniques (conceptual, logical, physical) and data governance principles.
• Plus: knowledge of the SAP data model, knowledge graphs or graph-based metadata models; familiarity with LeanIX; broad knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases; experience in manufacturing, industrial or heavy equipment environments.

What we offer

• A secure job with progressive, family-friendly employment conditions.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working.
• Opportunities for further training.