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Head of Data Architecture & Engineering
Head of Data Architecture & EngineeringInforma Plc • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Head of Data Architecture & Engineering

Head of Data Architecture & Engineering

Informa Plc • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
4 hari lalu
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Company Description

Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?

At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue.

We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business‑to‑business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.

About Informa TechTarget

Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq : TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI.

With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology‑specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first‑party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets.

Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert‑led, data‑driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with :

  • Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
  • Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
  • Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
  • Custom content that engages and prompts action
  • Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts

Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices. Visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

For more information, visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Description

This role is based in our Menara Skymind office.

Role Overview

As a leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization’s data strategy, architecture, and engineering capabilities, this position leads the design and implementation of scalable data platforms, ensures data governance standards, and drives innovation in data technologies to support business objectives.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

  • Develop and execute comprehensive data architecture strategy aligned with business goals. Lead digital transformation initiatives focused on data modernization and cloud adoption. Translate the strategic direction of the function to tangible KPIs and goals.
  • Establish data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive innovation through emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and other relevant technologies.
  • Design and oversee implementation of enterprise‑wide data architecture and infrastructure. Ensure scalability, security, and performance of data platforms and systems. Establish best practices for data transformation, integration, and quality management.
  • Oversee data pipeline development. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and data products. Ensure data architecture supports analytics, reporting, and business intelligence needs.
  • Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency in data operations. Measure and report on data architecture performance and business value. Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams of data engineers and architects. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, business units, and external partners. Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships.
  • Successful, on‑time delivery of high‑quality, highly relevant, and differentiated data products that provide quantitative foundations for syndicated research projects across sectors. Successful, on‑time execution of data products that are essential components of consulting engagements, delivered to client specifications and quality expectations.
  • What They Produce

  • Enterprise data architecture and infrastructure
  • Data governance framework
  • Translate the strategic direction of the function to tangible KPIs and goals
  • Performance monitoring dashboards to ensure operational effectiveness
  • Operations maturity assessments
  • Resource mapping reports
  • Talent retention and colleague engagement strategy
  • Solution design and delivery of research and consulting projects to time, quality, and cost
  • Qualifications

    Knowledge & Skills

  • Proven leadership, management, and team development expertise
  • Critical thinker driving continuous improvement
  • Strategic thinking with attention to operational details
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive‑level audiences internally and externally
  • Communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across groups
  • Ability to influence and drive change across the organization
  • Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience with data governance tools and frameworks
  • Expert knowledge of data architecture patterns, data transformation, and database technologies
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stack
  • Knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, Scala, Java)
  • Demonstrated team management and matrix management expertise
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or related fields
  • 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing technical teams
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale data transformation projects
  • Additional Information

    TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

    If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

    Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

    We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That's why we work in‑person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

    Our benefits include :

  • Great community : a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
  • Broader impact : take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity : the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out : annual leave, birthday leave, volunteer days and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
  • A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
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