Data Governance Analyst - Qualified Pipeline

Data Governance Analyst - Qualified Pipeline

Location: US, Remote. 
Position type: Full time and Temporary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Data Governance Consultant to guide organizations in designing and implementing robust data governance frameworks. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, providing expertise in data governance, compliance, and data quality. You will collaborate with client stakeholders to ensure data assets are effectively managed, secure, and leveraged to meet business objectives while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess clients' current data governance maturity and recommend tailored strategies for improvement.
• Design and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and processes to meet business and compliance needs.

• Work closely with clients to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to align governance initiatives with business goals.

• Define data quality standards and metrics, and establish monitoring processes for clients.
• Advise on compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place.

• Guide clients in implementing metadata management practices and tools to maintain a comprehensive data inventory.
• Ensure proper tagging, lineage tracking, and documentation of data assets.

• Recommend and deploy data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate governance tools with clients' existing data architectures.

• Develop and deliver training programs to upskill client teams on data governance principles, tools, and practices.
• Support change management efforts to embed governance into organizational culture.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of governance initiatives.
• Deliver insights and progress reports to clients, highlighting achievements and opportunities for further optimization.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related consulting role.
• Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks for organizations across industries.

Skills and Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM), and best practices.
• Expertise in compliance regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific standards.
• Proficiency in data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a consultative approach.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, or Collibra Ranger.
• Experience in designing data governance programs for large enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau).