Manager Data Platform Technical Data Governance Architect (Mainz, RP, DE, 55131)
About this opportunity
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11795
About the role:
As Manager Data Platform Technical Data Governance Architect, you will be at the forefront of ensuring BioNTech’s enterprise data platform operates as a trusted source of reusable, governed data products. Combining expertise in data engineering, architecture, and governance, you will lead the technical implementation of data governance principles, enabling metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality across platforms like Informatica and Reltio. Your work will empower business users to create scalable, fit-for-purpose data products that drive innovation and operational excellence.
Your contribution:
Own and govern the technical landscape for data governance tools like Informatica, Reltio, and Accurids
Design scalable solutions for data integration using catalogs to meet reliability, security, and performance standards
Enable governed data products by translating business requirements into technical designs and reusable models
Lead technical capabilities for metadata management, lineage tracking, logical/physical modeling, and addressing data-quality issues
Drive adoption through user enablement programs including training, templates, and best practices for governance workflows
Provide leadership across internal teams and external partners to ensure quality assurance in deliverables
A good match:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience
Extensive hands-on expertise with Informatica’s integration and governance capabilities (e.g., metadata management or lineage tracking)
Strong knowledge of master data management platforms like Reltio or comparable systems (e.g., hierarchy management or stewardship workflows)
Advanced understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/Azure), relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (NoSQL), and event-driven architectures
Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical designs aligned with governance standards
Experience in regulated environments such as life sciences or healthcare is preferred
(Business) fluent English language skills, both oral and written
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11795 (please always specify if you have any questions)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
Note for applications within Europe: Please note that if you wish to claim travel expenses incurred in connection with an in-person interview, we are obliged to carry out a sanctions list check*. This is carried out by our partner, HireRight. Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if this sanctions list check does not yield any matches. Reimbursement can be made provided that the check is successfully completed.
* Your first name, surname and date of birth will be processed for the sanctions list check. The legal basis for carrying out the sanctions list check for positions at BioNTech in Europe is BioNTech’s legitimate interest. Please note that BioNTech will not carry out the sanctions list check if no travel expenses are to be reimbursed. If you do not give BioNTech your consent to the sanctions list check, your travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. This will not affect your application.
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