Information Governance Specialist

BlackFluoAI; France; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading data governance firm in France is seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist to lead enterprise-wide practices in information strategy and governance. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legal standards, develop retention schedules, and manage information lifecycle controls. A strong background in records management and information governance is required, along with experience with document management systems. This role offers an opportunity to influence strategic data practices within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of classification standards and data protection legislation.
• Experience with security controls and access management.
• Ability to create policies and lead governance programs.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement information governance frameworks.
• Advise on classification levels and handling rules.
• Define records retention schedules based on legal obligations.

Connaissances

Information governance

Records management

Compliance

Document management

Data lifecycle management

Formation

6+ years of relevant experience

Outils

SharePoint

OpenText

M-Files

Description du poste

About the job Information Governance Specialist

Information Governance Specialist

Enabling secure, compliant, and strategic management of enterprise information across its lifecycle

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist to lead and advise on enterprise-wide practices in information strategy, governance, document and records management, classification schemes, and information lifecycle controls. The role supports the secure, compliant, and efficient handling of informationfrom creation and use through classification, retention, declassification, and disposal.

Working across departments, youll ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements while enabling digital transformation, collaboration, and risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities
Information Governance & Strategy

• Develop and implement information governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization
• Lead strategy for secure, efficient, and compliant document and records management practices
• Provide oversight of information architecture, taxonomy, and metadata schemes to support discoverability, security, and accountability
• Define standards for structured and unstructured data governance, including emails, documents, reports, and multimedia assets

Security Classification & Declassification

• Design and maintain information classification and labelling models aligned with organizational risk, confidentiality, and legal standards
• Advise stakeholders on classification levels, handling rules, and access controls (e.g., public, internal, confidential, restricted)
• Develop and manage declassification workflows, ensuring secure and timely changes in information sensitivity levels

Retention & Disposal Management

• Define and enforce records retention schedules based on regulatory, operational, and legal obligations
• Establish controlled disposal and destruction procedures, including audit trails and compliance validation
• Work with IT and legal teams to automate lifecycle controls and monitor policy enforcement

Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure information governance aligns with frameworks such as ISO 15489, ISO 27001, GDPR, and local archiving laws
• Conduct internal reviews and contribute to audits and investigations related to information handling
• Provide training, awareness, and guidance to business and technical teams
• Collaborate with information security, legal, privacy, and digital transformation teams to align efforts

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information governance, records management, compliance, or data lifecycle management
• Strong knowledge of classification standards, information risk management, and data protection legislation
• Experience implementing document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, OpenText, M-Files)
• Familiarity with security controls, access management, and enterprise content management (ECM)
• Ability to create policies, lead governance programs, and work across diverse organizational teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CIGO, IGP, CIP, CRM, or equivalent
• Experience with digital archiving, e-discovery, and legal holds
• Familiarity with electronic records standards and metadata frameworks (e.g., MoReq, ISO 23081)
• Knowledge of tools and standards for automated classification and retention workflows
• Strong communication and change management skills to support organization-wide adoption