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Global Service Team Manager: Digital Data Platform Architect
Job in
Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Sappi
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Cloud Computing, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Global | Hybrid | Senior Leadership Role
We are hiring!
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Digital Data Platform Architect to lead the strategy, design, and evolution of our global enterprise data platform
.
This senior role is responsible for defining Sappi’s data platform architecture and roadmap
, enabling advanced analytics and BI, and aligning data products with our broader Digital and business strategy. You will lead a global team of data engineers, partner with senior stakeholders, and work closely with key technology vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions.
As a Digital Data Platform Architect
, you will be responsible for:
- Define and lead the enterprise data platform strategy and architecture
- Design and evolve a self-service, cloud-based data platform
- Establish standards for data modelling, integration, governance, and security
- Enable advanced analytics and BI capabilities across the business
- Lead and develop a global data engineering team
- Partner with business, IT domain teams, and vendors (notably Google Cloud)
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in cloud data platforms (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS considered)
- Proven leadership in enterprise data architecture and analytics platforms
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to operate in a global, multicultural environment
- An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings
- A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally.
- A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy, working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon footprint.
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