Data Governance Consultant Job at Actian

Data Governance Consultant

Actian

Location:
France

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

A Data Management Consultant is responsible for guiding organizations in the design and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and technology to ensure high-quality, well-managed, compliant, and accessible data across an organization. This role requires in-depth expertise in data management, regulatory requirements, and best practices, while blending deep technical knowledge of data architecture to equip you to advise, facilitate, and lead cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and roadmaps that align with business strategy and priorities, as well as regulatory requirements
Advise on data management capabilities –catalog, marketplace, lineage, metadata management, quality, master data management, privacy & security, observability, integration, and regulatory compliance (such as GDPR, CCPA)
Assess current data landscapes and identify gaps, recommending actionable improvements
Facilitate data stewardship, ownership, and classification, including the definition and communication of roles and responsibilities
Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments, recommending changes to policies, standards, or technologies
Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align data management with operational priorities and facilitate organizational change
Architect end-to-end solutions for data management across enterprise applications and systems
Deliver reports, workshops, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Provide thought leadership, training, and advice across projects and policies that impact data flows and governance
Facilitate workshops and training sessions for data owners, stewards, and executives
Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders
Define KPIs to measure the effectiveness of governance programs.

Requirements:

Minimum 5-10 years of work experience
most recent 5 years in data stewardship, data architecture and governance implementation
A bachelor's degree in fields like computer science, information systems, business administration, or related disciplines
Excellent business writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Design & Implementation experience with data management tools and technologies - catalog, marketplace, lineage, metadata management, quality, master data management, privacy & security, observability, integration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across business and IT teams
Consulting and stakeholder management skills to interface across technology and business functions
Up-to-date knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and modern data engineering patterns
The ability to adjust the level of technical detail, format, and frequency of communication based on the audience.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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