Enterprise Architect

3 days ago


Chennai Tamil Nadu, India NielsenIQ Full time

**Company Description**
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View.

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Distinguished Enterprise Architect to lead transformational change across our enterprise architecture landscape. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in data architecture, product architecture, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our technology platforms, driving innovation, and aligning architecture with business outcomes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Architectural Leadership**: Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy, frameworks, and roadmaps to support long-term business and technology goals.
- ** Transformational Change**: Lead large-scale transformation initiatives with demonstrable impact on business agility, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- ** Data Architecture Excellence**: Design and govern enterprise data models, data platforms, and data governance strategies to enable data-driven decision-making.
- ** Product Architecture Strategy**: Collaborate with product teams to architect scalable, modular, and resilient product platforms that support rapid innovation and delivery.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**:Influence senior executives, business leaders, and technology teams to align on architectural vision and priorities.
- ** Governance & Standards**: Establish architectural standards, principles, and best practices across the enterprise.
- ** Mentorship**: Serve as a mentor and thought leader to other architects and technical leaders across the organization.

**Qualifications**
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide transformational change, with measurable outcomes (e.g., cost reduction, time-to-market acceleration, platform modernization).
- 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior or distinguished architect role.
- Deep expertise in data architecture (e.g., data modeling, data platforms, governance, analytics) and product architecture (e.g., microservices, APIs, modular design).
- Strong understanding of modern technology stacks including cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, and AI/ML integration.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across business and technology domains.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and tools (e.g., ArchiMate, LeanIX).

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications in enterprise architecture or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

**What Success Looks Like**:

- Delivery of a unified enterprise architecture strategy that accelerates business transformation.
- Tangible improvements in data quality, accessibility, and usage across the organization.
- Scalable product platforms that support rapid innovation and customer-centric delivery.
- Recognition as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the enterprise.

**Additional Information**

**Our Benefits**
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

**About NIQ**

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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