Data Governance Expert

Data Governance Leaders; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Personal growth

DAMA-DMBOK program and training

Office workouts

Tea sommelier

DJ at Friday drinks

Job summary

Data Governance Leaders in the Netherlands seeks a Data Governance Expert to drive governance design at the executive level and guide transformations using our framework and software. You will lead complex implementations, refine methodologies, and promote knowledge sharing at events.

You will collaborate with C-level stakeholders, shape organization-wide governance, and mentor teams to deliver tangible data-driven outcomes across client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Information Science, Business Administration, Data Science, or related)
• 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related domains
• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks and DAMA-DMBOK
• Experience leading large-scale implementations and change management
• Strong stakeholder management with C-level executives
• Strategic insight with pragmatic execution
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and leading multidisciplinary teams
• International certifications in data governance or data management (CDMP, DGSP, BABOK) preferred
• Experience as speaker, trainer, or author in data governance preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise at executive level on data governance design
• Translate strategies into organization-wide frameworks
• Lead complex implementations of dgl’s Data Governance Framework and software
• Develop governance methodologies and guide transformation toward data-driven operations
• Act as thought leader: publish, speak at events, share knowledge
• Contribute to innovation and professionalization of offerings
• Inspire clients and colleagues, provide direction, build trust

Skills

Data governance

Change management

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive advisory

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Science, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Working out together, a company laptop, and lots more fun perks!

About dgl

At dgl, we see Data Governance as the key to both the license to operate and the license to innovate. Organizations must manage their data reliably and in compliance to continue operating, while at the same time leveraging that data intelligently to innovate and grow. We provide scientifically grounded Data Governance expertise and software that makes this balance possible: control over data quality, clear responsibilities, and the confidence to innovate in a data-driven way.

Our belief:Data Governance is about people. That’s why we invest in the development of our colleagues and encourage ownership, collaboration, and growth. Working at dgl means contributing to a foundation that enables organizations to work responsibly today and innovate tomorrow.

What you will do

As a Data Governance Expert, you are the strategic force behind data governance initiatives for our clients. You advise at executive level on the design of data governance, translate strategies into organization-wide frameworks, and lead complex implementations of dgl’s Data Governance Framework and our software.

You develop and refine governance methodologies, guide organizations in their transformation toward data-driven operations, and ensure that agreements around data are both valuable and sustainable. In addition, you act as a thought leader: sharing knowledge, publishing, and speaking at events to further advance the field.

Within dgl, you actively contribute to innovation and the continued professionalization of our offerings. You are the expert who inspires clients and colleagues, provides direction, and builds trust.

What we ask

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., Information Science, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field)
• At least 8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or similar domains
• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices (including DAMA-DMBOK)
• Experience leading large-scale implementations and change management initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management skills: you engage seamlessly with C-level executives and guide organizations through complex change processes
• Strategic insight combined with a pragmatic approach: you know how to turn vision into tangible results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: able to explain complex topics clearly and persuasively
• Experience with agile methodologies and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Preferred: International certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, BABOK)
• Preferred: Experience as a speaker, trainer, or author in the field of data governance

What we offer

• Personal growth
• Being part of a company with great potential
• DAMA-DMBOK program and training
• Working out together during office hours
• Tea sommelier during office hours and DJ at Friday drinks