Data Governance Expert

Scopely; España; On-site; PHP 3,594,536 - 5,032,351; Full time

Job summary

Scopely is seeking a Data Governance Expert to join the Playgami team in Barcelona. This role requires 4 to 7 years of experience in data governance, data management, and privacy compliance. The candidate will support data governance strategies, collaborate with security, legal, and data teams, and help implement governance policies. Full on-site presence in Barcelona is required, and the ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a pragmatic mindset. Experience with modern data platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in data governance or related areas.
• Good understanding of data security and privacy concepts.
• Experience working with data teams to implement policies.
• Strong collaboration skills across different teams.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of data governance strategy.
• Translate requirements into actionable policies.
• Define and implement governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure policies are implemented.
• Identify risks related to data usage.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Privacy

Compliance

Collaboration

Communication

Technical translation

Pragmatic mindset

Tools

BigQuery

Snowflake

IAM concepts

BI tools

Job description

Scopely is seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Expert to join our Playgami team in Barcelona!

What You'll Do

• Support the execution of Scopely’s data governance strategy for the global data warehouse
• Work closely with Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and data teams to translate requirements into clear and actionable policies
• Help define and implement governance frameworks such as data classification, PII handling, access control, and data lifecycle management
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure governance policies are implemented correctly in data platforms
• Contribute to access governance processes, including approvals, reviews, and monitoring
• Help maintain documentation, decision logs, and governance guidelines to ensure transparency and consistency
• Identify risks related to data usage and support mitigation plans with clear tracking
• Assist in improving processes, templates, and training materials to increase adoption across teams
• Support governance needs for new projects, tools, and integrations, including emerging areas like AI usage
• Participate in governance forums and working groups, contributing to decisions and alignment
• Contribute to defining data ownership and accountability across datasets
• Support the implementation of data classification and sensitivity models
• Help ensure appropriate use of sensitive data based on business needs
• Assist in defining and applying data lifecycle policies, such as retention and archiving
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance data access, risk, and business value

What We're Looking For

• 4 to 7 years of experience in data governance, data management, privacy, compliance, or related areas
• Good understanding of data security and privacy concepts, such as PII handling, access control, and auditability
• Experience working with data teams to implement policies in real systems
• Ability to translate requirements into practical solutions with technical teams
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across different teams and functions
• Pragmatic mindset – focus on solutions that work in real environments
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with evolving needs
• Full on‑site presence in the Barcelona office (5 days per week).

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern data platforms such as BigQuery or Snowflake
• Familiarity with IAM concepts and BI tools
• Exposure to regulated environments or sensitive data domains
• Experience working in multi‑team or global organizations

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.