As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
Chief Data Products Architect
At British Airways, we're committed to delivering exceptional service and experiences to our customers. As a Chief Data Products Architect, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our data strategy, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with the evolving needs of our analytical and business departments.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a dynamic team to implement our data strategy across core data domains.
- Provide expert guidance on data products, ensuring timely response to departmental needs and prioritising new data capabilities.
- Establish frameworks for optimising data as a valuable asset, maximising its potential value.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and document current and future state data architectures and models.
- Facilitate rigorous assessment and prioritisation of new data product requirements through the Triage process.
- Challenge and refine stakeholder requirements to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Continuously update data models to reflect changes, additions, and improvements.
- Streamline data product delivery methods through efficient frameworks and standardisation.
- Identify and capitalise on data-related technological advancements, conducting proof of concepts (POCs) to drive innovation.
- Lead data architecture and management approaches in partnership with transformation programs and internal stakeholders, fostering technology-led innovations such as AI.
What You’ll Bring to British Airways:
- Demonstrated leadership and influence, both within your team and across stakeholders.
- Proficiency in designing and producing complex data products and solutions.
- Change management expertise, adept at managing complexity and planning change.
- Strong skills in data modeling, encompassing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
- Knowledge of data management technology and experience with data pipeline delivery.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Github for efficient data pipeline delivery.
- Experience in supplier management, particularly in overseeing 3rd party suppliers.
Your Experience:
- Proven leadership in data architecture and business intelligence activities.
- Strong people management skills to foster team success.
- Exceptional communication skills to convey complex concepts effectively.
- Motivated and driven attitude to meet and exceed objectives.
- Experience in managing third parties and leading vendor selection is advantageous.
- Detailed knowledge of airline data domains is desirable.
- A numeric degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, or equivalent is preferred.
Join us at British Airways, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our data landscape and driving innovation in the aviation industry. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
