IT - Data Architect - Global Data Management

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is HYBRID, on-site 3 days a week at our Northbrook or Chicago Office.
The Information Architect will play a critical role as part of the Global Data Management and Analytics team and be responsible for architecting how UL Solutions defines core data domains to enhance its ability to integrate data across systems and better enable analytics. The Information Architect will be a key contributor to UL Solutions' Global Data Strategy and will work across various IT teams and business stakeholders to understand and help shape how data flows throughout critical business processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and document the business information model for UL Solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to identify, define, and document core data domains and their attributes.
• Document data flows for critical data elements (CDEs) against L0 and L1 business process maps and assist in enabling the development and capture of business metrics and KPIs.
• Schedule, lead, and maintain minutes of the UL Solutions' Data Governance Board and its sub-committees to drive discussions and decisions related to data governance.
• Provide quarterly updates on data quality to UL Solutions' Data Governance Board.
• Maintain comprehensive business information models (conceptual, logical).
• Participate in the gathering and maintenance of business metadata and data quality requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with software and solution architects, data governance members, integration architects, and data architects to drive alignment across platforms to a common business information model.
• Assist with the development of data governance, data quality, data privacy, and data security standards and best practices.
• Assist with improving and ensuring data quality across the data supply chain.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data architecture and information management.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus generally ten years of direct related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data modeling and data architecture across multiple technology platforms.
• Experience working across IT teams and business stakeholders to build consensus.
• Experience with data governance practices and data quality principles.
• Experience with data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin Data Modeler, ER/Studio, Sql DBM).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively and build trust with business stakeholders.
• Strong communication and Issue resolution skills

What you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL Solutions, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL Solutions employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL Solutions. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for bonus compensation. UL Solutions offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL Solutions contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Learn More:
Working at UL Solutions is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.