NN has ventured into a journey to become a Data Driven Company and to arrive at our destination, stay that way and go beyond afterwards we need an experienced Data Architect to lead and guard the way to that destination.
That journey started in 2019 with the creation of a Data Manifesto which was followed up with an AI Manifesto in 2021 and reflected in the newly developed Data & AI Business Capability Model.
We want you to refine and operationalize the model together with the other Data Architects of NN Group. This way we will ensure that the capabilities are implemented fit-for-purpose for the whole of the company including our International branches.
The Architecture vision you will create for the Data&AI product domain will be leveraged to create services used by everyone in the company, all over the world and making the most out of our inner source community.
Next to that overall role you will be the person that will drive the ambition of Group IT to become a data driven department itself. This entails writing a data strategy, build the roadmap and advice how to organize this to manage the assigned Data Domain. In this way we will create value from Data to improve the performance of our Group IT department.
This job offers you a monthly salary between € 6.354,- and € 9.077,- depending on your experience. This is based on a 36-hour work week, excluding a 13th month and holiday allowance.
Your impact as Data Architect at NN
If you are successful in executing your responsibilities, we will ensure that NN can make the most out of its Data. Because we will have a sustainable organization in which the right Data is at the fingertips for everyone to optimize processes or create new services for our (new) customers.
This is reflected in proper design and implementation of Data Governance, Data management and Analytical Model Management and Execution. And also guiding future discussions on concepts like data mesh, data marketplaces and thus realizing the business strategy of NN and being and staying a truly data-driven company.
Your responsibilities
- Own, refine and ensure adoption and execution of the Data & AI Capability Model based on DMBoK
- Create and manage the Architecture Vision for the Data&AI Services Product Domain
- Ensure that Data Capabilities are reflected properly in our Process, Data, People & Technology taking into account Desirability, Feasibility and Viability
- Creating and managing the Data Strategy for Group IT and specific the CIO Data Domain
- Chairing the Data & AI Architecture Board to collaborate with business stakeholders, data architects to understand data requirements, address data-related challenges, and align data initiatives with overall NN data strategy & objectives
Who you are
- Having a personal vision and experience how Data can be leveraged to create value for our customers based on experience in digital transformation in the position of Data Architecture
- Experience of at least 5 years in operationalizing the vision in the form of clear Architecture Guidance & Guardrails for Product teams of Group IT and our customers
- Recognized as the go-to person for Tech Leads, Architects, Product Manager and Owners, the Engineering Manager and also senior management to make use of your previous track record on managing stakeholders in a complex environment
- A network and experience to monitor the fast evolving market for technology in the Data Domain where you preferably have knowledge of various tech stacks (preference for Azure), Lakehouse Architecture and DMBoK
- Builder of coalitions of the willing to ensure contribution through our inner source community where you make use of your strong communication and presentation skills
Your colleagues
You will work under the management of the Product Manager of the Architecture Product Domain and will be assigned to the Data & AI Services Domain. You will work together with the Tech leads, Product owner of that domain. But also with the Architects of our customers and Architects that are part of the EAS Architecture Team.
You will hold a seat as the chair of the Data & AI Architecture Board for NN Group.
Continue developing
It is important to us that you continue to develop yourself. We give you the space and the confidence to grow in your career as well as a person. We help you with:
- Plenty of training and learning opportunities
- A large (international) network of colleagues who are keen to share their knowledge with you
- The autonomy to set out your own development path
Employee benefits
You are more than a colleague and that is something we understand very well at NN. You have many roles in life, leading to different choices. At NN we give you the opportunity to select employee benefits that are important to you. For instance buying additional leave days and flexible working hours. In consultation with your manager and your direct colleagues, you are able to work out of any location at any time. You get enough flexibility to adjust your working pattern to your personal needs. Also part of the benefits are allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use. In addition, you will receive:
- Collective pension scheme with a personal contribution of only 6%
- 194.4 hours of leave, based on a 36-hour week (that’s 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week) and one Diversity Day
- Holiday allowance and a 13th month, paid with your monthly salary
- NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel 7 days a week. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled for business and commuting
At NN we work hybrid. We combine working from home and working in the office. Teams can meet online or in person. You and your team agree on what suits you best. We have set up our offices in such a way that there is a suitable place for every type of work. The official location for this job is The Hague but of course we expect you to align with Architects and other key stakeholders at our other locations in the Netherlands but also our International branches.
The Hague:
As Data Architect you are based in our fantastic office in The Hague. The office is located next to the A12, but is also easily accessible by public transport. Want to get some fresh air? You can take the tram or bike and you will be at the beach in half an hour.
Will you be our new colleague?
If you are enthusiastic about this vacancy and think that you would be a good fit for the team at NN, we would like to invite you to apply. We are very keen to find out who you are, what motivates you and what you can contribute to this role at NN.
Apply now
If you have any questions about the vacancy, you can reach out via phone or WhatsApp to Mark van der Veen, Manager EAS Architecture via +31 6 24 877 532. Any questions about the process can be directed to Joost Stroes – Recruiter via Joost.Stroes@nn-group.com
This is a permanent position. A candidate will receive a contract from NN and we are not open to interim/freelance assignments and/or candidates or recruitment agencies. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Location:
Den Haag
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