Careers that Change LivesJob Description:The Senior Principal Technologist (Data Architect) role is responsible for delivering data architecture solutions aligned with business capability needs and enterprise standards. This role works with Enterprise Solution Architects, Business Solution Architects and Technical Architects and external service providers to ensure data and information models and technologies align with stated architecture strategies and Medtronic's standards and delivery capabilities.In a delivery capacity, this role will work with Business Analysts to review and complete business capability needs, definitions, and requirements, data analysis, data modeling, technical specification writing, and working with development organizations to ensure designs are delivered.Key deliverables include:·Market trending & key technology vendor assessments·Data-centric technology roadmaps and standards maintenance·Data-centric technology architecture standards & reference models·Project-level Architecture Definition Documents (data model & business value alignment components)·Input to business capability models, assessments, roadmaps·Input to enterprise solution strategy assessments across capability & technology areasThe Data Architect is a key leader in the identification of risks & opportunities with the current data and supporting technical landscape, identifying & recommending the implementation of overarching model and platform strategies, directing initiatives to mitigate risk, and contributing to the data and information 'community of practice' activities (e.g., templates, processes, execution models).This role will serve as a delivery team member and responsible to review new initiatives and provide architecture guidance and decisions regarding the viability of data flows and models, components, design and operationalize the landscape, and participate as required within the Architecture Review Board to establish and maintain standards.This role also mentors other Medtronic employees to develop architecture and structure strategic planning and subject matter expertise.A Day in the Life·Coordinate data model, flow, and technology aspects of solution architecture design, implementation, and modification activities across projects, teams and key process and technology leaders.·Ensure all data architecture aspects of solution design and analysis work within the Architecture Definition Document is documented and included in the architecture repositories.Generate Solution Architecture, Data Model, and ETL specifications to match business outcome requirements.·Consult with business and technology (application, infrastructure) development projects to fit systems and desired information outcomes to business capability needs, and identify when it is necessary to modify the solution architecture to accommodate project needs.·Partner with Business Solution Architects and Analysts and Data Modelers on requirements gathering or clarification and ensure alignment to desired business outcomes.·Partner with other architects to analyze:oEnterprise business drivers to determine corresponding change requirements.oThe IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend broad-based solutions for improvement.oData and information management and related technology industry and market trends, and determine their potential advantage to or impact on the enterprise.·Establish & document data architecture design principles and standard reference models (standard architecture design supporting future architecture needs).Works with and advises stakeholders, project teams, and peers in areas assigned on project needs and design.Estimate work effort for development and enhancement requests supporting individual projects and broader team and enterprise strategies.Understand and use standard tools, processes, designs, and methodologies for project management, documentation, system development, and implementation.Actively support the architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results to senior leadership across Medtronic business and technology globally.·Actively support the execution of the Solution Selection Process with enterprise, business solution, and technical architects; ensure alignment to enterprise standard solutions and define new solutions to meet business capability needs.·Ensure adherence to the defined IT governance activities associated with the Solution Selection Policy & Procedure (i.e., architecture boards,governance councils).·As a member of the broader Medtronic architecture virtual organization, act as a key contributor to the enterprise reference architecture models (creation, maintenance, governance).·Partner with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure alignment and execution of plans with project deliveries.·Ensure Medtronic's systems and information are protected in accordance with Medtronic's Information Protection Policies and Standards, as well as best Information Protection practices.Other duties & responsibilities aligning to Medtronic's culture include:·Contribute to and cultivate a culture which promotes the development of business capabilities, process excellence, and shared best practice execution·Gather, review, assess and partner to drive new ideas, initiatives and projects through innovation, demand and global portfolio processes·Foster a positive, engaging and challenging team-focused 'global' work environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement, and optimal performance·Proactively engage with Medtronic business and Global IT partners to identify and define opportunities where the application of information technology can advance the strategic goals and objectives of Medtronic·Act as role model by "living" and demonstrating the Medtronic Core competencies and values.Must Have: Minimum Requirements·10+ years of IT experience with B.A or B.S.; 8+ years of IT experience with M.A. or M.S.·5+ years of experience aligned to a relevant architecture discipline (integrations, data, services, infrastructure)·6+ years of Oracle, SAP, or 'big data' platform experience·4+ years of Informatica experience·3+ years of PowerDesigner experience·2+ years of Python Coding experience·2+ years of Snowflake experienceSPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED·3+ years of experience and strong knowledge of Enterprise-class architecture concepts, definition, and creation·5+ years working with data integration, exchange, and/or warehousing solutions and experience with Enterprise-class data modeling methodologies and tools·2+ years of experience with cloud-based solutions (e.g., applications (SaaS), platforms (PaaS), and infrastructure (IaaS)) a related data modeling to an Enterprise environmentNice to Have·High degree of 'learning agility' with the ability to readily consume and apply new information and concepts with developed analytical problem solving skills·3+ years of experience working with large enterprise systems & solutions·Knowledge in technical modeling, design, and concept generation·Awareness of architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF or Zachman, and other service and control frameworks, such as ITIL or COBITExperience with DBT·Experience in implementation of data governance, administration and related processes·Excellent leadership and teamwork skills·Strong analytical and critical thinking skills·Strong collaboration and influencing skills·Broad knowledge of data analysis/database design technologies/tools in an operational environment·Strong technical acumen, decision making, and influence skills across all levels of an organization·Strong communication skills, including with employees, clients, senior management and vendors·Solid presentation skills, including the ability to translate data concepts and technical information into business terms (e.g., ability to explain complex technical solutions and architecture strategies to non-technical resources)·Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)·Ability to work collaboratively and partner with employees, leaders, clients, and vendors·Demonstrated ability to work in a global, virtual organization·Work experience in the Medical Device Industry, or other regulated industry·Ability to mentor and develop business, architecture, and technical resources·Able to work independently as well as cooperatively.
