Data Governance CNA

EXL; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Senior Data Governance Consultant with 5+ years of experience to lead the assessment of our data governance landscape and define a practical future-state operating model.

You will facilitate cross-functional discussions, guide the implementation of DG solutions, and leverage Alation and GCP to drive enterprise data management in the insurance domain, including AI-led opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data governance experience.
• Insurance industry knowledge a plus.
• Expert in data governance frameworks and operating models.
• Experience with Alation and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Assess current data governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Define a future-state DG operating model aligned with business needs.
• Develop a roadmap to bridge current to future DG capabilities.
• Lead stakeholder discussions across business and IT facets.
• Guide DG, MDM, and RDM implementations for insurers.
• Provide hands-on expertise with Alation for cataloging and stewardship.
• Leverage GCP for data governance and cataloging.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder facilitation

Alation

GCP

AI readiness

Tools

Alation

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Governance Consultant with 5+ years of experience to lead and orchestrate the assessment of our current data governance landscape, recommend a future-state operating model, and define a practical bridge to achieve it. The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in data governance frameworks and operating models, with deep experience in the insurance industry, and a proven track record of designing and implementing robust Data Governance programs.

This role requires an individual who can facilitate discussions across business and technical stakeholders, guide the implementation of DG solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives. Expertise in Alation and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current data governance frameworks, policies, and processes across the organization.
• Define and recommend a future-state Data Governance operating model aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop a roadmap and bridging strategy to transition from current-state to future-state DG capabilities.
• Lead and facilitate discussions with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT, and data management teams, ensuring alignment and consensus.
• Guide implementation of Data Governance , Master Data Management , and Reference Data Management solutions for insurance carriers.
• Provide hands-on expertise with Alation for data cataloging, stewardship, and metadata management.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform capabilities for data governance, data catalog, and cloud-based data management solutions.
• Modern Data Governance experience with a focus on AI-led initiatives and opportunities to leverage Agentic and Generative AI capabilities

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