Data Governance Analyst

Harnham; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Data Governance Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data governance framework. You will collaborate with IT and business units to define policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring data quality, security, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

The role requires experience in data governance and data management, with strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Data Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in data governance or data management.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles and standards.
• Familiarity with GDPR or industry-specific data standards.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust data governance framework.
• Define data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Classify and document data assets; implement access controls.
• Oversee data stewardship programs and data quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.

Skills

Data governance

Policies & standards

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Management/Data Science

Tools

Data governance tools

Job description

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Responsibilit

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• res.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document data quality standards and metr
• ics.Establish and enforce data governance best practices to ensure data integrity, security, and complia
• nce.Lead efforts to classify and categorize data assets, and implement access controls based on sensitiv
• ity.Oversee data stewardship programs, ensuring accountability for data quality and owners
• hip.Collaborate with IT and business units to implement and monitor data governance initiati
• ves.Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies related to data governa

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Qualificat

• ions:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Data Science, or a related f
• ield.Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related
• role.In-depth understanding of data governance principles, practices, and industry stand
• ards.Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other industry-specific stand
• ards.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive ch
• ange.Experience in implementing data governance tools and technologies is a