Data Governance Specialist

Forward Eye Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Eye Technologies is seeking a data governance lead to develop and maintain data quality, security, and compliance across multiple platforms. You will establish policies and drive stewardship workflows while coordinating with IT and business teams to ensure accurate metadata and lineage.

The role requires hands-on experience with data catalog tools (Alation/Collibra/Informatica), strong SQL skills, and the ability to translate governance requirements into actionable processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with hands-on data governance exposure.
• Experience with data catalog, dictionary, lineage, and stewardship workflows preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL; scripting or basic HTML for customization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance strategies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Establish policies and guidelines for data governance, stewardship, and data quality management.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data governance capabilities including catalog, dictionary, and lineage workflows.
• Configure and optimize data catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, or Informatica.

Skills

Data governance concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Information Management/Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Alation

Collibra

Informatica

Job description

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance strategies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Establish and implement policies, standards, and guidelines related to data governance, data stewardship, and data quality management.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data governance capabilities including data catalog, data dictionary, business lineage, technical lineage, and stewardship workflows.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize data catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Ensure accurate metadata management and data lineage tracking across various systems.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business users to populate and maintain the data catalog, ensuring it meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Work closely with data stewards across the organization to ensure data is managed effectively and consistently.
• Develop and oversee stewardship workflows, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities are defined and followed.
• Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization.
• Establish and maintain business and technical data lineage documentation, ensuring transparency in data flows and transformations.
• Create and manage a centralized data dictionary, providing clear definitions and context for all data elements.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to integrate data governance tools with existing data management systems.
• Provide technical support for data governance initiatives, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in data governance, data catalog, and data stewardship.
• Develop training programs and materials to educate stakeholders on data governance policies, data catalog usage, and stewardship best practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to data governance processes and tools.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Deep knowledge and understanding of data governance concepts, including data catalog, data dictionary, business lineage, technical lineage, and stewardship workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration and maintenance of data catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL and HTML for scripting and customization purposes.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and methodologies.

Soft Skills Required :

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to handle complex data governance challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Work Experience :

• Proven experience in data governance, data catalog, and data stewardship roles.
• Experience working with data governance tools and platforms, configuring and maintaining them to meet organizational needs.-
• Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and best practices.

Academics :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related field.
• A master's degree would be a plus.