We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. You will join the Architect experts within the Enterprise Technology team, part of Bain's digital capabilities practice. You'll develop enterprise-wide solutions, optimize cloud and data architectures, and integrate AI to enable scalable end-to-end digital transformations.

As an Enterprise Data Architect, you will be a senior architect within the EMEA practice, focused on leading architecture engagements with our biggest clients and solving their largest challenges. This role demands deep Data expertise, strong client advisory experience, and a passion for building Data thought leadership. Lead high-impact Data architecture workstreams within large-scale transformations.

Architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise Data platforms and solutions across clients in all sectors that future-proof the respective businesses. Define organizational Strategies for a modern Data Office within large complex organizations. Establish executive-level credibility and gravitas with senior client executives (e.g., CIOs, E/VPs, sponsors, and architecture leaders), becoming their trusted strategic advisor on enterprise Data strategy, platform investments, and transformation roadmaps.

Be a member of a client project Leadership team and communicate effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders. Lead teams of architects and consultants to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise data platforms aligned to client's business objectives.



Align case outcomes with client IT needs, producing as-is/to-be architecture and migration option artifacts.

Collaborate with vendors, maintain market awareness, and evolve Bain's Data architecture point of view. Act as an independent design authority by reviewing and validating Data proposals, evaluating options, and providing delivery assurance. Provide mentorship to junior team members to build the community of practice among data architecture.

Work with the team and other senior leaders to create a great working environment that attracts other great architects. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs and can be up to 50% of your working time. 15 years of minimum experience in Data architecture,including large-scale transformation programs. ~ Deep understanding of the role Data plays in enabling AI, and experience in delivery across data engineering, feature engineering, and MLOps enablement. ~ Experience leading complex Data Architectures and transformations across functions and technologies. ~ Hands-on experience with modern data stack, such as Snowflake, MS Fabric, Cloud Data platforms and services. ~ E2E lifecycle experience in large, complex, multiyear data transformation programs. ~ Proven thought leadership in contemporary topics such as Master Data Management, data modernization, and AI adoption. ~ Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams. ~

📌 Expert Associate Partner - Enterprise Data Architect (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid