Data Governance Analyst

Persistent; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Culture focused on talent development

Hybrid work model

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a Data Governance Analyst in Mumbai to strengthen enterprise-wide data governance. You will partner with business and tech teams to define data ownership, improve quality, maintain metadata and lineage, and ensure adherence to governance standards.

The role focuses on implementing governance policies, managing glossaries and data dictionaries, and delivering governance reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Quality Management.
• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship frameworks, and data lineage.
• Experience developing governance policies, glossaries, and data dictionaries.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and adoption of data governance policies and operating frameworks.
• Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to establish data ownership and stewardship practices.
• Maintain and enhance business glossaries, data dictionaries, CDEs, and governance documentation.
• Support metadata management, data lineage documentation, and data classification initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and track data quality rules, metrics, issues, and remediation activities.
• Coordinate governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to drive adoption.
• Support data catalog, metadata, and data quality management tool usage.
• Assist in identifying data-related risks and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and status updates for management and governance committees.
• Partner with business, technology, compliance, privacy, security, and risk teams to support enterprise data objectives.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Data lineage

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Data catalog

Metadata management tools

Job description

About Position:

We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to support and strengthen enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to establish data ownership, improve data quality, maintain metadata and lineage information, and ensure adherence to governance standards. This role plays a key part in enabling trusted, consistent, and well-governed data across the organization.

• Role: Data Governance Analyst


• Location: Mumbai


• Experience: 3 to 5 Years


• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Support the implementation and adoption of data governance policies, standards, procedures, and operating frameworks.


• Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to establish data ownership, accountability, and stewardship practices.


• Maintain and enhance business glossaries, data dictionaries, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), and governance documentation.


• Support metadata management, data lineage documentation, and data classification initiatives.


• Define, monitor, and track data quality rules, metrics, issues, and remediation activities.


• Coordinate governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to drive governance adoption.


• Support implementation and utilization of data catalog, metadata, and data quality management tools.


• Assist in identifying data-related risks and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.


• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and status updates for management and governance committees.


• Partner with business, technology, compliance, privacy, security, and risk teams to support enterprise data management objectives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Quality Management.


• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship frameworks, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), metadata management, and data lineage concepts.


• Experience developing and maintaining governance policies, standards, business glossaries, and data dictionaries.


• Knowledge of data quality frameworks, profiling techniques, issue management, and remediation processes.


• Experience working with business users, data stewards, technology teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Familiarity with data catalog, metadata management, data governance, and data quality tools.


• Understanding of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and information management principles.


• Strong analytical, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.


• CDMP, DGSP, or other Data Governance certifications will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications


• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies


• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards


• Annual health check-ups


• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.


• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.


• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.