Data Architecture Lead

We are looking for a driven Data Architecture Lead to define and drive the technical and organizational plan for Visma Software Nordic's unified data platform and governance model.

You will be part of our Customer Experience department, responsible for ensuring our data architecture is scalable, secure, and future-proof. This enables data democratization, predictive analytics, and AI capabilities within CX, Commercial, Product, and Finance. In addition to platform design, you will establish a Data Council and lead data knowledge programs to make data excellence sustainable across the organization.

You are the link between strategy and execution – you build the frameworks, culture, and technology that make data a real competitive advantage for Visma Software Nordic.

Your main responsibilities

Architectural ownership & design

Define and own the overall IT architecture (BigQuery/data warehouse), ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance.
Design standardized data models and schemas across business domains to enable Customer & Partner 360 as well as predictive analytics.
Establish frameworks for metadata, lineage, and data quality for transparency and trust.
Ensure that the architecture supports both batch and real-time streaming use cases.

Governance, compliance & structure

Define and implement the cross-functional data governance structure in line with Visma's Data Strategy.
Establish and lead the Data Council, ensuring clear accountability, decision-making authority, and escalation paths for data ownership.
Introduce and oversee Data Stewardship roles within each domain (CX, Commercial, Product, Finance).
Ensure architectural compliance with GDPR, ISO, and Visma's security standards.

Data knowledge & culture

Design and lead data knowledge programs that build competence among all key personnel – from business users to analysts and leaders.
Promote a corporate culture where data is trusted, understood, and embedded in daily decision-making.

Strategic enabling & alignment

Translate Visma's Data Strategy into actionable architectural roadmaps and governance plans.
Collaborate with senior leaders in Product, R&D, CX, and Commercial to harmonize data definitions, KPIs, and technical roadmaps.

Why you should apply for the role

We are currently in an exciting phase of the company's development. In January 2025, our Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish companies in the group came together to form Visma Software Nordic.

The goal? To both expand and further strengthen our existing position as a leading ERP player in the Nordics. We have invested heavily in product development and new technology that we are now rolling out to the market. Our CX organization is now in a phase where both the organization and ways of working and strategies are taking shape. In this role, you will have a key role in our strive to become a data-driven organization. We expect you to contribute to thinking outside the box and challenge us for our continued success and expansion in the Nordics. Read more about our market-leading product suites here: Visma Net (https://visma-net.se/) & Business NXT (https://www.businessnxt.se/).

Qualifications

Solid experience and knowledge in IT architecture, data engineering, or leading roles in enterprise data.
Documented experience in designing and leading cloud-based data platforms (BigQuery, GCP, Azure, AWS).
Strong understanding of data governance and Data Council design.
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to interact confidently at the director/manager level.
Expertise in data modeling, metadata management, and Data Lineage.

Personal qualities

Strategic & structured: You connect architecture, governance, and business outcomes.
Strong communication skills: You influence senior leaders with clarity, credibility, and business context.
Business understanding: You unite technical and business perspectives.
Evangelist: You inspire data-driven ways of working in teams.