Data Governance Consultant
Responsibilities
Strategic Guidance & Implementation:
- Partner with the Data Governance Lead to develop and implement a data governance strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze current data management practices and identify areas for improvement.
- Recommend and implement data governance tools and technologies.
- Develop and document data governance policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Assist in defining data ownership models and assigning data steward responsibilities.
Data Quality & Management:
- Develop and implement data quality standards and metrics.
- Collaborate with data stewards to improve data quality and consistency.
- Identify and address potential data quality and security risks.
- Work with IT teams to ensure data security and access controls are aligned with data governance principles.
Education & Change Management:
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate users on data governance policies and procedures.
- Facilitate workshops and working groups to promote data governance awareness and adoption.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns throughout the implementation process.
- Monitor and report on the progress and effectiveness of the data governance program.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to the Data Governance Lead.
- Mentor and coach team members on data governance concepts and best practices.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics
- Overall 3-5 years in data field
- With 2-3 years of experience as data governance, data analyst, data pipeline development or related.