Summary
The role of the Collibra Data Governance Specialist is to implement, administer, and enhance enterprise data governance capabilities using Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud. This role will partner with business, data, analytics, and IT teams to establish strong data governance practices, improve data transparency, and enable trusted, compliant data across the organization.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Collibra expertise with a solid understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and stakeholder engagement.
We're anticipating future openings and are connecting now with great talent who'd like to be considered when the time comes.
Key Responsibilities
Collibra Platform Implementation & Administration
- Configure and administer Collibra Data Governance and Data Catalog
- Customize operating models, domains, communities, assets, and workflows
- Implement business glossaries, data dictionaries, and ownership models
- Manage Collibra integrations with data platforms, BI tools, and metadata sources
Data Governance & Stewardship
- Define and operationalize data governance policies, standards, and processes
- Support data stewardship and ownership across business domains
- Enable data lineage, impact analysis, and data certification
- Ensure governance practices support regulatory and compliance requirements
Metadata, Lineage & Data Quality
- Ingest and manage technical and business metadata
- Support automated and manual lineage across systems
- Collaborate with data quality teams to surface data quality rules and metrics in Collibra
Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
- Work with business and technical stakeholders to onboard data assets into Collibra
- Conduct training sessions for data owners, stewards, and users
- Promote adoption of Collibra as the system of record for governed data
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and operating models
- Experience working with metadata, lineage, and data cataloging concepts
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Collibra with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, AWS)
- Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
- Experience with data quality tools and processes
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, SOX, etc.)
- Collibra certification (Ranger, Governance, or equivalent)
Technical Skills
- Collibra Data Governance & Data Catalog
- Metadata management and data lineage
- Data governance operating models and stewardship
- Integration with cloud data platforms and BI tools
Soft Skills
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to work across business and technical teams
- Detail-oriented with a strong governance mindset
- Ability to drive adoption and cultural change
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and scale enterprise data governance programs
- Hands-on work with leading data governance platforms
- Collaborative, cross-functional data teams
Location Requirements
This role is a remote role.
To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Washington DC.
Candidates residing outside these states are not currently eligible for consideration.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.
FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.
FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and operating models
- Experience working with metadata, lineage, and data cataloging concepts
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What We Do
Modern organizations depend on business systems that work in concert. FormativGroup enables our clients by connecting their processes and workflows, applications, and layers of data in ways that reflect how the business needs to operate. We help organizations knock down technology barriers, integrate workflows, and design connected data ecosystems, so information is available where and when they need it most. We are industry-centric consultants with expertise in design AND execution, working across your ecosystem to future-proof your business environment. See how you can transform possibility into progress with FormativGroup.
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