Data Governance Consultant

Datashift; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation & benefits plan

Opportunity for strategic impact

Award-winning workplace in CIC Rotterdam

Job summary

Datashift is seeking a Data Governance Consultant in the Netherlands to guide clients in optimizing data governance practices. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in data management and strong client engagement skills, along with hands-on experience with data governance platforms like Collibra.

This role offers the chance to impact strategic decisions, work with top-tier organizations, and enjoy a competitive compensation package in a vibrant work environment located in CIC Rotterdam.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data management or analytics.
• Experience working with external clients to deliver solutions.
• Hands-on experience with data governance platforms such as Collibra.
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, data integration concepts, and workflow automation scripting.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges.
• Implement data governance projects with clients.
• Assess and improve data governance practices.

Skills

Data governance best practices

Client engagement skills

Collibra

SQL

Python scripting

Tools

Collibra

SQL

Job description

Opportunity

For one of our fastest growing practices, we are looking for a skilled Data Governance Consultant. In this role, you will play a crucial role in guiding our clients in optimizing the benefits of data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data governance best practices - Guide organizations in defining and implementing data governance initiatives, helping them structure policies, roles, and processes.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders - Bridge the gap between technical teams and business users, facilitating workshops to understand client challenges, drive adoption, and demonstrate the value of data governance initiatives.
• Implement data governance projects - Work closely with clients on data governance projects, including configuration of data governance platforms (e.g. Collibra).
• Assess & improve data governance practices - Evaluate clients' existing data governance maturity, recommend improvements, and assist in implementing scalable solutions that enhance data quality, lineage, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience - Background in data management, analytics, engineering, or BI, with an interest in transitioning into or deepening expertise in data governance.
• Consulting & client engagement skills - Preferably, experience working with external clients (or internal stakeholders) to assess requirements, deliver solutions, and support change management.
• Hands-on experience with data governance platforms - Experience with Collibra is preferred, but experience in other data catalog, metadata management, or governance platforms is also valuable.
• Technical proficiency - Familiarity with SQL, APIs, and data integration concepts (e.g. ELT); experience with scripting (Python, Groovy) for workflow automation is considered a 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.

Interested?

Don't hesitate to apply via the link below!