Senior Data & AI Governance Architect

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holidays

Pension plan scheme

Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall)

Long-term disability (WIA Top up)

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESu

Commuting to work – costs reimbursed

Laptop + corporate simcard + device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Training and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the Netherlands is seeking a seasoned Data & AI Governance Consultant to guide senior executives in shaping data and AI strategy, operating models, and regulatory alignment in a hybrid setup. You will lead governance discussions, design frameworks, and drive maturity roadmaps for enterprise-wide adoption.

The role emphasizes advisory leadership, risk mitigation for GenAI, and collaboration with C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting experience in Data Governance, Data Management or AI Governance.
• Subject matter expertise in 2–3 areas: 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 (fairness, transparency, accountability).
• Experience running maturity assessments and providing strategic implementation recommendations.
• Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle risks such as model drift, bias and GenAI-specific risks.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.
• Hands‑on experience with governance tools and Microsoft 365 for program documentation and collaboration.

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 initiativesLead 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

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Communication

Microsoft 365

DCAM

Responsible AI

Maturity Assessments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Ataccama

Azure Purview

Job description

EPAM Systems in the Netherlands is seeking a seasoned Data & AI Governance Consultant to guide senior executives in shaping data and AI strategy, operating models, and regulatory alignment in a hybrid setup. You will lead governance discussions, design frameworks, and drive maturity roadmaps for enterprise-wide adoption.

The role emphasizes advisory leadership, risk mitigation for GenAI, and collaboration with C-suite stakeholders.