Data Governance Consultant

Datashift; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Datashift is a fast-growing data consultancy that recently opened an office in Rotterdam. We are seeking a Data Governance Consultant to guide clients in defining governance policies, roles, and processes while bridging business and IT teams to drive adoption.

You will implement governance projects, assess maturity, and recommend scalable improvements, with emphasis on data quality, lineage, and compliance across client environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in data management, analytics, engineering, or BI, with a focus on data governance.
• Experience consulting or engaging with external clients and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with data governance platforms; Collibra preferred.
• Proficiency with SQL, APIs, and data integration concepts (ELT); scripting in Python or Groovy is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data governance practices and define policies, roles, and processes.
• Bridge business and IT by facilitating workshops to understand challenges and drive adoption.
• Implement governance projects, configuring platforms like Collibra.
• Assess current governance maturity and recommend scalable improvements.

Skills

Data governance

Consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data quality

Tools

Collibra

SQL

APIs

ELT concepts

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.

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.