Senior Data Governance Advisor, EMEA

Talantir; France; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actian is seeking a Data Management Consultant to guide organizations in governance design and implementation, ensuring high-quality, compliant data across the enterprise. You will align governance with business priorities and regulatory requirements, collaborating with IT and business leaders to drive organizational change.

The role requires deep expertise in data management, governance, and related technologies, with a focus on creating end-to-end data solutions and delivering actionable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of work experience; most recent 5 years in data stewardship, data architecture and governance implementation.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Cloud & hybrid data

Consulting skills

Privacy & security

Observability

Data integration

Business writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Catalog

Marketplace

Lineage

Metadata management

Data quality

Master data management

Privacy & security

Observability

Data integration

Job description

Actian is seeking a Data Management Consultant to guide organizations in governance design and implementation, ensuring high-quality, compliant data across the enterprise. You will align governance with business priorities and regulatory requirements, collaborating with IT and business leaders to drive organizational change.

The role requires deep expertise in data management, governance, and related technologies, with a focus on creating end-to-end data solutions and delivering actionable