Apple
Manager/Lead Data Architect
Apple, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Summary
Posted: Aug 1, 2024
Weekly Hours:
40
Role Number: 200549488
Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team, is in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers. Apple is seeking a Manager/Lead Data Architect to join our Data Management Office as part of our Worldwide Sales organization. In this position, you will lead a diverse team of individuals responsible for designing and influencing the development of a data architecture, including the vision, strategy, and principles for managing and interacting with governed data. You will partner cross-functionally to drive data resource development based on business needs and architecture principles to support a broad, cohesive strategy. Through your influence, you will play a critical part in driving our technology vision forward for years to come.
Description
In this role, you will:Collaborate with the Data Governance team to provide a standard common business vocabulary, express strategic data requirements, outline high level integrated designs to meet these requirements, and align with enterprise strategy and related business architecture.Define best practices, evangelize data solutions, and influence adoption.Manage data as a critical asset across several business units.Define a robust and scalable data architecture to manage data according to formal concepts, principles, and techniques within the governance platform.Facilitate and promote the design and development of high-quality data resources within the data architecture to meet current and future business data and information needs.Build a team of technical resources responsible for the details of data resource design, development, and delivery of managed data as the team grows.Provide encouragement and support to team members, including communicating individual and team goals, identifying areas for mentoring and guidance, and implementing development programs for the team to build vital skills and knowledge to achieve performance targets.Facilitate cooperation and coordination between functional and technical resources, ensuring data assets are designed and developed from business needs, to logical design, to physical implementation.Collaborate with other IT teams for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise information data models, data flows, data life cycle, and overall data management leading practices in a complex environment.Drive decision-making processes to align with business priorities and objectives related to key architecture solutions.Research emerging technology trends, new models, vendor solutions and market opportunities to identify potential industry disruptors that could help the organization dominate their position in the market.Proactively communicate data methodology, architecture, and results to a diverse set of stakeholders.Increase adoption of DMO’s data management solutions within broader IT projects.
Typically requires minimum of 12+ years of related experience.5+ years of people leadership experience in data architecture, data management solutions, and/or similar field driving business transformation.Significant background in data governance, including designing and implementing master data, governance workflows, and platforms (e.g., Informatica, Alation, Collibra, Ataccama, Talentd, etc.).Experience with data catalog, metadata management, and data discoverability.Deep expertise in architecting and delivering infrastructure and services in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).Knowledge of large scale data architectures and/or cloud data warehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure, etc.).Expert understanding of data models, database schemas, and optimization in domain driven design.Strong understanding of data products and data services.Familiarity with data exchange and interoperability, micro-services, and/or API's.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and manage complex relationships.Deep business acumen, strategic planning, and decision making skills; Forward-thinking mindset to analyze the market beyond the short term, foresee possibilities, and translate data to plans, strategies, and action.Background in data engineering, data quality, and observability is highly preferred.Experience with SDLC and project delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile or Scrum) is a plus.Familiarity with Marketing and Sales business workflows and applications is a plus.Ability to build, lead, and develop inclusive teams and attract and retain talent through performance management, coaching, guidance, and support.Outstanding communication and presentation skills.Ability to motivate and inspire others, articulate vision and purpose, and advocate for Apple’s values.Passion for continuous improvement with the curiosity to uncover gaps, resilience to navigate ambiguity, and drive to create solutions for complex data management problems.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $219,300 and $329,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Posted: Aug 1, 2024
Weekly Hours:
40
Role Number: 200549488
Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team, is in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers. Apple is seeking a Manager/Lead Data Architect to join our Data Management Office as part of our Worldwide Sales organization. In this position, you will lead a diverse team of individuals responsible for designing and influencing the development of a data architecture, including the vision, strategy, and principles for managing and interacting with governed data. You will partner cross-functionally to drive data resource development based on business needs and architecture principles to support a broad, cohesive strategy. Through your influence, you will play a critical part in driving our technology vision forward for years to come.
Description
In this role, you will:Collaborate with the Data Governance team to provide a standard common business vocabulary, express strategic data requirements, outline high level integrated designs to meet these requirements, and align with enterprise strategy and related business architecture.Define best practices, evangelize data solutions, and influence adoption.Manage data as a critical asset across several business units.Define a robust and scalable data architecture to manage data according to formal concepts, principles, and techniques within the governance platform.Facilitate and promote the design and development of high-quality data resources within the data architecture to meet current and future business data and information needs.Build a team of technical resources responsible for the details of data resource design, development, and delivery of managed data as the team grows.Provide encouragement and support to team members, including communicating individual and team goals, identifying areas for mentoring and guidance, and implementing development programs for the team to build vital skills and knowledge to achieve performance targets.Facilitate cooperation and coordination between functional and technical resources, ensuring data assets are designed and developed from business needs, to logical design, to physical implementation.Collaborate with other IT teams for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise information data models, data flows, data life cycle, and overall data management leading practices in a complex environment.Drive decision-making processes to align with business priorities and objectives related to key architecture solutions.Research emerging technology trends, new models, vendor solutions and market opportunities to identify potential industry disruptors that could help the organization dominate their position in the market.Proactively communicate data methodology, architecture, and results to a diverse set of stakeholders.Increase adoption of DMO’s data management solutions within broader IT projects.
Typically requires minimum of 12+ years of related experience.5+ years of people leadership experience in data architecture, data management solutions, and/or similar field driving business transformation.Significant background in data governance, including designing and implementing master data, governance workflows, and platforms (e.g., Informatica, Alation, Collibra, Ataccama, Talentd, etc.).Experience with data catalog, metadata management, and data discoverability.Deep expertise in architecting and delivering infrastructure and services in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).Knowledge of large scale data architectures and/or cloud data warehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure, etc.).Expert understanding of data models, database schemas, and optimization in domain driven design.Strong understanding of data products and data services.Familiarity with data exchange and interoperability, micro-services, and/or API's.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and manage complex relationships.Deep business acumen, strategic planning, and decision making skills; Forward-thinking mindset to analyze the market beyond the short term, foresee possibilities, and translate data to plans, strategies, and action.Background in data engineering, data quality, and observability is highly preferred.Experience with SDLC and project delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile or Scrum) is a plus.Familiarity with Marketing and Sales business workflows and applications is a plus.Ability to build, lead, and develop inclusive teams and attract and retain talent through performance management, coaching, guidance, and support.Outstanding communication and presentation skills.Ability to motivate and inspire others, articulate vision and purpose, and advocate for Apple’s values.Passion for continuous improvement with the curiosity to uncover gaps, resilience to navigate ambiguity, and drive to create solutions for complex data management problems.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $219,300 and $329,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
More
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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