Executive Data and AI Governance Architect

EPAM Systems; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the Netherlands seeks a Data & AI Governance Consultant to guide clients on data and AI strategy, governance operating models, and regulatory alignment. You will advise executives, shape roadmaps and manage enterprise governance programs in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 6+ years in governance initiatives, strong collaboration with C-level stakeholders and hands-on experience with governance tooling and Collibra/Alation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• 6+ years of consulting experience in Data Governance, Data Management or AI Governance initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise in at least 2–3 of Data & AI Governance, AI compliance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Cataloging, Lineage, Master Data Management.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks such as DCAM and Responsible AI principles.
• Experience in maturity assessments and strategic implementation recommendations.
• Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle risks such as model drift, bias and GenAI-specific risks.
• Strong facilitation, workshops and executive-level communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with governance tools and Microsoft 365 for program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise-wide Data & AI Governance strategy discussions and build trusted advisor relationships with client executives (CDO, CIO, CDAO, Risk Officers).
• Define and implement AI Governance frameworks aligned to regulatory and business requirements.
• Conduct Data Management & Governance assessments to establish maturity roadmaps and execution plans.
• Design federated governance operating models with councils, stewardship networks and RACI structures.
• Advise clients on GenAI risk mitigation including data leakage, IP exposure, hallucination risk and compliant use of large language models.
• Support regulatory readiness, audit preparation and evidence documentation aligned with EU AI Act and industry-specific regulations.
• Deliver end-to-end consulting services from strategy ideation, ROI/business case development and MVP definition to enterprise rollout.
• Enable organizations through Data and AI literacy programs and drive change management initiatives.
• Lead client workshops to discover priorities, assess capabilities and define operational readiness.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, SOWs and delivery of executive presentations.

Skills

Data Governance

AI Governance

Data Quality

Metadata Management

Data Cataloging

Lineage

Master Data Management

DCAM

Responsible AI

Data Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Azure Purview

Job description

EPAM Systems in the Netherlands seeks a Data & AI Governance Consultant to guide clients on data and AI strategy, governance operating models, and regulatory alignment. You will advise executives, shape roadmaps and manage enterprise governance programs in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 6+ years in governance initiatives, strong collaboration with C-level stakeholders and hands-on experience with governance tooling and Collibra/Alation.