Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect Role: Enterprise Data Architect Specialism(s): Microsoft Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Consultancy, Data Programme Management, Azure Data Services, Azure Data Factory, MS Fabrid, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI, Data Bricks, Data Roadmap, Data Strategy, Data Legislation, Agile Type: Contract, Daily Rate IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (1 day per week at Birmingham HQ) Start: Oct/Nov 2025 Duration: 6 Months (Initial Duration, long-term programme) Pay Rate: £600 - £750 per day (DoE) Enterprise Data Architect CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint a seasoned and dedicated Enterprise Data Architect to successfully design, implement and oversee the large-scale, enterprise-wide data plan, roadmap and architecture for the business. Due to the nature of the business, the implementation will be complex and requires a seasoned Data Architect/Consultant who possesses both deep, technical hands-on knowledge and operational/business-facing expertise (board-level reporting, organisational change conscious) and the ability to evaluate and integrate the most effective data-centric solutions. Therefore, the role requires an individual who has implemented new data programmes from scratch (using Microsoft technologies) and understands both the associated challenges and opportunities. Role Requirements • Design and roadmap the enterprise data models, entities and deliverables across the client data estate (Azure CDM/SDM, Dynamics 365, External web-applications) • Lead the organisations E2E data strategy (ingress, deletion, retention and egress) • Evaluate different data platforms, models and technologies to identify the most appropriate and efficient to adopt and implement • Understand and document business and data-centric project requirements • Collaborate cross-functionally with BI, Data, Development (and other) teams to ensure reporting, analytics and core operational needs are sufficed • Present updates, write business cases and keep senior stakeholders/board members updates on programme progress • Implement the Microsoft technology data programme • Scale up the internal team as required to deliver the data programme • Ensure the programme is delivered to-spec, on-time and to budget Required Skills & Experience • Demonstrable track record of implementing an end-to-end data programme in an enterprise environment • Ability to implement a best practice data framework • Able to translate complex business requirements into logical data models • Exceptional enterprise architecture design expertise • Expert-level knowledge of the Microsoft data stack (e.g.): o Power BI o Azure Data Services o MS Fabric o Databricks o Azure Cosmos DB o Synapse Analytics o Azure Data Factory • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills • Strong stakeholder/senior management communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical ideas into simple concepts • Both a technical and operational/business-conscious approach • Public Sector experience (highly desirable) • Considerate of business change • Able to work on-site in Birmingham 1 day per week For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on or email By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here https://company-policies