Kering Data Architect Lead

Paris • France

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Kering, a global luxury group, nurtures a collection of renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, and jewelry, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, among others. As part of its commitment to sustainable and responsible luxury, Kering empowers its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression. With a workforce of 49,000 employees and a revenue of €19.6 billion in 2023, Kering is dedicated to shaping the luxury of tomorrow.

1. Lead and manage the Data Architecture team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and domain responsibility in line with Data Mesh principles.
2. Establish and enforce data architecture guidelines across Kering, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Privacy, Security, and Enterprise Architecture.
3. Develop and own the technical roadmap for the Data Platform, ensuring alignment with Data Mesh architecture.
4. Collaborate with the Data Platform team to implement the data strategy and maintain data architecture principles.
5. Supervise data architecture aspects within Federated Governance, facilitating domain autonomy while maintaining global standards.
6. Drive the evaluation and optimization of data architectures for performance, scalability, and inter-domain interoperability.
7. Design and implement technological components of Data Platforms, supporting domain-specific data products.
8. Ensure compliance of all data architectures with Kering Group guidelines and best practices in architecture, security, privacy, and legal matters.
9. Maintain a global view of technological value across the organization, enabling effective data sharing and collaboration.
10. Act as a liaison with Kering Group teams such as Architecture, Security, Privacy, Legal, and Procurement, ensuring alignment with Data Mesh principles.

1. 10 years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
2. Expertise in designing and implementing Data Platform components (collection, storage, processing, visualization).
3. Strong knowledge of data architectures and cloud environments; certifications or experience with GCP, Azure, AWS, etc.
4. Mastery of modern development processes and tools (DevOps, Git, CI/CD).
5. Experience with Data Mesh principles and implementation is a plus.
6. Expertise in data modeling techniques, including conceptual, logical, and physical modeling.

1. Proven leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation.
2. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
3. Ability to synthesize complex topics and provide clear visibility to stakeholders.
4. Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
5. Empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
6. Fluency in English.
7. Strong cooperation abilities and aptitude to work with cross-functional teams.

10 years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Kering offers a dynamic work environment with endless learning and growth opportunities, promoting internal mobility and talent development. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.

Kering fosters a stimulating and fulfilling work environment that encourages leadership skills and helps employees reach their full potential. The company values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Kering welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.