Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced professional with strong consulting capabilities and enterprise architecture vision to lead the initial phase of designing and providing strategic guidance for a Data Mesh model. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic leadership in the design and strategic guidance of a Data Mesh model. 2. Acting as a Data Mesh evangelist and consultant. 3. Strong expertise in data governance and cloud architectures. Description: About the Opportunity Dataside is supporting a strategic client in evolving its data model toward a modern, decentralized approach. We seek an experienced professional with strong consulting skills and enterprise architecture vision to lead the initial phase of conception, structuring, and strategic guidance for the Data Mesh model. This role does not involve technical implementation at this early stage. It entails serving as the internal subject-matter authority, the topic spokesperson, and the guide responsible for supporting the organization in making the right decisions before advancing to execution. Responsibilities: * Act as a Data Mesh evangelist and consultant, disseminating concepts, best practices, and strategic guidance. * Lead the phases of understanding, conception, and planning for the Data Mesh model, aligning expectations, assumptions, and business objectives. * Guide the organization on what should or should not be done during a mature Data Mesh adoption, bringing critical and practical insights based on prior experience. * Support defining the organizational capabilities, roles, responsibilities, processes, and governance required to structure a decentralized model. * Map risks, dependencies, and requirements prior to the start of technical implementation. * Provide architectural recommendations, standards, and frameworks to support the Data Mesh journey. * Facilitate cross-functional discussions, bridging business, technology, and data teams. * Develop executive materials, guides, and frameworks to support decision-making. * Monitor roadmap evolution, ensuring strategic alignment among stakeholders. Required Qualifications: * Proven, hands-on experience with Data Mesh, including domain design, implementation, or governance. * Strong knowledge of data governance, including policies, processes, operations, and organizational models. * Experience as a Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Data Strategist, or equivalent role. * Highly consultative profile, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear guidance for executives and technical teams. * Experience with cloud data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Solid knowledge of Databricks, including best practices, governance, usage models, and integration with data ecosystems. * Experience in corporate environments requiring cross-functional integration, decentralization, and development of organizational capabilities. * Solid understanding of data engineering best practices, quality, interoperability, and data management. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with large-scale data operational models (e.g., Data Mesh, Data Fabric, data domains). * Track record in organizational transformation projects or data platform restructuring. * Experience in regulated industries. * Ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, and technical evangelism initiatives. Valued Soft Skills: * Clear, influence-oriented communication. * Systemic and strategic thinking. * Consultative leadership, focused on problem-solving and decision-making. * Leadership without formal authority, with strong cross-functional coordination skills. * Critical thinking and autonomy. 2511270202401889786
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
