Collibra Consultant

Netherlands; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datashift in Rotterdam is seeking a skilled Collibra Consultant to help clients design, implement, and scale data governance using Collibra as a central platform. The role combines advisory work with hands-on delivery, helping organizations translate policies into Collibra configurations.

You will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders, lead workshops, set up workflows, ingestion and integrations, and drive data quality, lineage and regulatory compliance to maturity across client

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data management, analytics, BI, or data governance.
• Hands-on Collibra experience with Data Catalog and Governance Center.
• Strong consulting & client engagement skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data governance best practices using Collibra
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders
• Implement Collibra solutions including configuration and workflows
• Assess & improve data governance maturity

Skills

Data governance

Consulting & client engagement

Stakeholder facilitation

Communication (EN & NL)

Data management concepts

Tools

Collibra

SQL

APIs

Python

Groovy

Job description

Datashift is a very fast-growing consultancy team with a focus on delivering solutions that answer business questions with data and facts. In early 2025, we opened an office in Rotterdam to strengthen our support for clients in the Netherlands and drive our continued growth.

For one of our fastest growing practices, we are looking for a skilled Collibra Consultant. In this role, you will play a key role in helping our clients design, implement, and scale their data governance capabilities using Collibra as a central platform.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on data governance best practices using Collibra - Guide organizations in defining and implementing data governance frameworks, translating policies, roles, and processes into workable Collibra configurations.

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders - Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, facilitating workshops to capture requirements, drive user adoption, and demonstrate the value of Collibra-enabled data governance.

Implement Collibra solutions - Lead and execute data governance projects with a strong focus on Collibra, including platform configuration, operating model setup, workflows, metadata ingestion, and integrations.

Assess & improve data governance maturity - Evaluate clients' current data governance landscape, identify gaps, and support the rollout of scalable Collibra solutions that improve data quality, lineage, ownership, and regulatory compliance.

Job requirements

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience - Background in data management, analytics, engineering, BI, or data governance, with hand-on or growing specialization in Collibra.

Consulting & client engagement skills - Experience working with external clients (or complex internal stakeholders) to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support change and adoption.

Hands-on Collibra experience - Practical experience with Collibra (Data Catalog, Data Governance Center, workflows, integrations) is strongly preferred. Experience with other data catalog or metadata management tools is a plus.

Technical proficiency - Familiar with SQL, APIs, and data integration concepts (e.g. ELT); experience with scripting (Python, Groovy) for Collibra workflow automation or customization is considered a strong plus.

Communication - Fluent in English and Dutch.

Why join Datashift in the Netherlands?

Opportunity for strategic impact - Join a fast-growing data consultancy team, expand your skills, and work with top-tier organizations as clients—all while benefiting from the expertise and support of our established practice in Belgium.

Competitive package - Receive a comprehensive compensation & benefits plan tailored to match your experience and potential.

Award-winning workplace - We are based in CIC Rotterdam (one of Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs according to the Financial Times), home to 150+ young companies and literally next to the iconic Centraal Station. A great commute guaranteed.