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Actian · 2 months ago

Data Governance Consultant [gn] France

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Actian Corporation empowers enterprises to confidently manage and govern data at scale. The Data Governance Consultant will guide organizations in designing and implementing governance frameworks and policies to ensure high-quality and compliant data management across the organization.

AnalyticsBig DataData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Data governance frameworksData architectureData management toolsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsCloud data engineeringBusiness writingConsulting skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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