Data Architect

Data Architect
contract role
Remote

Role Summary
Teledyne is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design and validation of an enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric, with strong emphasis on ERP‑based data and multinational reporting requirements.

This role will review current designs, recommend best‑practice improvements, and ensure scalability across SAP and multiple core ERP platforms with anticipated expansion into other areas.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Teledyne IT and Data Management & Analytics teams to define and validate enterprise data architecture.
Review existing data models, transformation approaches, and design assumptions; provide pragmatic recommendations.
Design data structures supporting SAP and other ERP systems, CRM systems, consolidation systems and other tools as appropriate.
Define data patterns that support multiple ERPs while enabling future acquisitions.
Ensure architecture supports governance, security, performance, Master Data Management, Meta data tracking and reporting needs supporting future expansion.
Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to Teledyne staff.
Required Experience

Strong experience designing data architectures for ERP‑centric environments (SAP required; non‑SAP ERP is a plus).
Experience working in large, multinational organizations with multiple business units and reporting requirements.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric architecture, security and AI capabilities.
Ability to translate business reporting requirements into scalable data structures.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.
Ability to architect platform to support data engineering and reporting across Fabric and non-Fabric locations.