Data ontologist

Data ontologist

Regio Brussel
Vast contract
1 vacature
Regio BrusselVast contract5+ years of experience1 vacature

 

At bpostgroup, we don't just deliver parcels and letters; we deliver opportunities. As we transform into a product and capability-driven organization, we're looking for an Data ontologist to ensure that data is not only available but structured and accessible in ways that empower insights and decision-making across the company.


Your mission: 
As Information Architect, your mission is to design and maintain the semantic layer and information structures that enable seamless access to meaningful and trusted insights. You'll play a critical role in defining how information is organized, connected, and presented across domains, ensuring alignment with bpostgroup’s data-centric strategy.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Define and Maintain the Semantic Layer: Create and oversee an enterprise-wide semantic layer to unify data across systems, ensuring consistent terminology and understanding.

  • Information Organization: Develop taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata structures to enable intuitive access to data and insights.

  • Collaborate with Domains: Work closely with domain teams to ensure their information needs are met, and their data products align with enterprise standards.

  • Bridge Business and Technology: Translate business requirements into actionable information structures, facilitating seamless integration with the technical data architecture.

  • Support Data Cataloguing: Collaborate with the data governance team to maintain a comprehensive data catalogue, making it easy to discover, understand, and trust available data assets.

  • Champion Usability: Ensure information is presented and organized in ways that are user-friendly for analysts, product teams, and business stakeholders.

  • Enable Self-Service Insights: Provide the frameworks that empower teams to access and explore data independently while maintaining governance standards.

  • Monitor and Improve: Regularly review and optimize the semantic and information layers to meet evolving business needs.

As an Information Architect, you report to bpostgroup’s Data Lead.


Your profile: 

We do not only deliver letters and parcels, but also opportunities. This job is open to all with diverse backgrounds and talents, possessing the following skills: 

  • Proven experience in information architecture, data modeling, or metadata management within complex organizations.

  • Strong knowledge of semantic data modeling, taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata design.

  • Familiarity with BI tools, data catalogs, and self-service analytics platforms

  • Solid understanding of data governance principles and their application in managing information assets.

  • Ability to translate business needs into structured and actionable information systems.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration between business and IT.

  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Professional proficiency in English, and either French or Dutch.

Our offer: 

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes: 

  • Competitive monthly salary 

  • Meal vouchers 

  • Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 

  • A phone subscription and company car 

  • 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off 

  • An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay 

  • Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners 

Why bpostgroup? 

bpostgroup is Belgium's leading postal operator and a growing parcel & omni-commerce logistics partner globally. With a focus on social and environmental sustainability, we aim to be a trusted guide in a changing world. As our newest team member you will: 

  • Become part of the bpostgroup family with a unique atmosphere and culture. 

  • Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a hybrid model allowing for flexibility. 

  • Have access to continuous learning and development opportunities. 

  • Have a direct impact on decision-making in an international success story. 

  • Thrive in a leadership culture centered on visioning, sense making, innovation, and relating, empowering you to lead effectively in our forward-thinking organization.

 

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