Data Governance Purview Consultant

EXL; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Microsoft Purview SME to lead the implementation and optimization of Purview across the client’s data estate in MS Fabric/Azure Cloud Platform.

You will define governance policies, data classification, sensitivity labeling, and data lineage to ensure readiness for GenAI use cases. Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and AI/ML teams to ensure data discoverability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Microsoft Purview SME in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Synapse Data Engineering.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and metadata management.
• Hands-ons experience with data classification, sensitivity labels, and data lineage tracking.
• Understanding of compliance standards and data privacy regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Microsoft certifications in Azure Data, Purview, or Security & Compliance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Purview implementation and optimization across the client’s data estate in Azure.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, labeling, and lineage.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and AI/ML teams.
• Design data cataloging strategies to support GenAI model training.
• Provide guidance on data access controls, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for client stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on data governance KPIs and GenAI readiness metrics.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

OneLake

Synapse Data Engineering

Data governance

Metadata management

Communication & Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Azure Data Factory

OneLake

Synapse Data Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of Microsoft Purview across the client’s data estate in MS Fabric/Azure Cloud Platform (ADF or Data Bricks etc).


• Define and enforce data governance policies, data classification, sensitivity labeling, and data lineage to ensure readiness for GenAI use cases.


• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and AI/ML teams to ensure data discoverability, compliance, and ethical AI readiness.


• Design and implement data cataloging strategies to support GenAI model training and inference.


• Provide guidance on data access controls, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).


• Conduct workshops and training sessions for client stakeholders on Purview capabilities and best practices.


• Monitor and report on data governance KPIs and GenAI readiness metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Microsoft Purview SME in enterprise environments.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Synapse Data Engineering.


• Experience with data governance frameworks and metadata management.


• Hands‑ons experience with data classification, sensitivity labels, and data lineage tracking.


• Understanding of compliance standards and data privacy regulations.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications in Azure Data, Purview, or Security & Compliance.


• Experience working with Azure OpenAI, Copilot integrations, or other GenAI platforms.


• Background in data science, AI ethics, or ML operations is a plus.