Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
Alfa Laval is seeking a pragmatic and hands-on Master Data Enterprise Architect to lead our efforts in establishing robust data governance practices. This role is instrumental in defining and overseeing end-to-end data setup processes, from data creation to enrichment and eventual integration across target systems. Your mission will be to ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across systems while fostering a practical and incremental approach to data governance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Data Case Focus (Suppliers): Begin with a concrete data case centered on suppliers, establishing governance practices to manage supplier data from the moment it’s created through various stages of enrichment, validation, and final integration into target systems.
• Data Process Design and Governance: Develop clear, manageable frameworks for how data should be defined, structured, and controlled as it flows through different systems. This includes establishing key checkpoints to verify data accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Consistency and Integrity Assurance: Implement data quality controls and monitoring mechanisms to maintain consistent and reliable data across systems, minimizing discrepancies and enhancing trust in data assets.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and data owners to align data governance practices with business needs, particularly for supply chain, finance, and procurement data.
• Continuous Improvement: Take an iterative, feedback-driven approach to governance practices, ensuring they evolve in response to business demands and technology advancements without introducing unnecessary complexity.
What You Know:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience in data architecture and governance.
Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and change management skills.
Fluency in business English.
Who you are
• Practical and Results-Driven: You excel at translating theoretical governance principles into concrete, actionable steps that provide real value without unnecessary overhead.
• Strong Communicator: Able to clearly articulate governance requirements to both technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and compliance.
• Analytical Mindset: Skilled at diagnosing data quality issues and implementing practical solutions to prevent recurrence.
What's in it for You?
A challenging position in a global, open, and friendly environment.
Opportunities to make a significant impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
Collaboration with various parts of the organization, building broad business knowledge and a global network.
Assessment info
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.
For more information, please contact.
Henrik Karkov, Manager Solution Management and Governance, [email protected]
Manal Mohamed, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
For Unions information, please contact:
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at [email protected]
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhö[email protected]
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna at [email protected]
Please send your application and resume no later than 31st of August 2025. We are conducting a continuous review of the applications received. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.
Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.
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