Data Governance Lead

Grid Dynamics; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Well-equipped office

Corporate events

Job summary

Grid Dynamics is seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to establish and operate a nationwide Azure-based data platform's governance framework. You will own strategy, define policies, and set data quality and access controls for a greenfield initiative.

You will bridge client stakeholders, compliance, and technical teams, driving governance across the platform and sharing roadmaps with leadership. The role offers a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management for large enterprises.
• Experience designing and operationalizing governance frameworks across complex platforms.
• Proven ability to translate compliance requirements into engineering practices.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders in discovery or advisory contexts.
• Excellent communication for presenting governance roadmaps to business and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall data governance strategy for a large-scale data platform build.
• Translate regulatory and policy requirements into actionable architecture guidelines.
• Design governance functions: stewardship, data quality, lineage, cataloging, RBAC.
• Advise senior client stakeholders with governance assessments and roadmaps.
• Support delivery teams in implementing governance tooling across the platform.
• Stay ahead of AI-governance trends and integrate best practices into delivery.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Data quality

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to establish and operationalize the complete data governance framework for a brand-new, national-scale enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Azure.

In this role, you will own the data governance strategy from scratch, bridging the gap between senior client stakeholders, compliance requirements, and technical delivery teams. You will define governance policies, stewardship models, data quality standards, and access control mechanisms for a major greenfield initiative.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall data governance strategy for a large-scale data platform build.
• Translate regulatory, compliance, and policy requirements into actionable technical architecture and engineering guidelines.
• Design and operationalize governance functions, including data stewardship, data quality processes, lineage, cataloging, and role-based access control.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, presenting governance assessments, roadmaps, and frameworks.
• Support delivery teams in implementing governance tooling and practices across the platform.
• Stay ahead of evolving compliance and AI-governance landscapes, integrating best practices into project delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management, with a proven track record of designing and operationalizing governance frameworks for large enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms and governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation).
• Demonstrated ability to translate compliance and regulatory mandates into engineering and architectural practices.
• Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders in discovery, advisory, or presales contexts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex governance roadmaps to both business and technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Prior hands-on technical background (e.g., former Data Engineer, Data Architect, or Data Analyst).
• Experience with AI / ML Governance frameworks.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP).

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.