Master Data Governance Senior Consultant

PwC Polska; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Development and upskilling opportunities

Wide medical and wellbeing program

Individual benefits package

Paid volunteering hours

Financial bonus for referrals

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Poland is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to effectively engage with clients by defining and implementing data strategies that enhance business efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Data Governance and related fields, with a strong consulting toolkit. Responsibilities include leading workshops, designing governance frameworks, and mentoring team members. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills in both Polish and English and a proactive mindset for solving complex challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise Data Management platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Polish and English (C1+).
• Ability to lead workshops and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with clients to implement Data Governance strategies.
• Conduct workshops to assess business and technology needs.
• Design data-driven transformation paths including governance frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate project workstreams.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Architecture

Master Data Management

Consulting skills

Communication in Polish and English

Analytical skills

Tools

Ab Initio

Ataccama

Collibra

Informatica

Purview

SAP

Job description

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We’re looking for: Senior Data Management Consultant

Your future role:

• Lead engagements with Polish and international clients to define and implement strategies for data, AI, Data Management, or Master Data that maximize business value and enable modern data platforms aligned with best architectural practices and Data Governance.
• Plan and facilitate consultations and executive workshops to understand business and technology needs; translate them into tailored Data Management and Data Architecture strategies, target operating models, and actionable roadmaps.
• Assess current-state data capabilities, processes, and platforms (business and technology), identify gaps, and design data-driven transformation paths, including Modern Data Governance and Data Mesh approaches.
• Define and design, together with solution architects and relevant stakeholders, high-level Data Architectures.
• Lead selection, implementation, or optimization of Data Management, MDM, and Data Quality tools (e.g. Ab Initio, Ataccama, Collibra, Informatica, Purview, SAP).
• Design and operationalize Data Quality and Data Governance processes.
• Prepare and deliver thought-leadership sessions on value creation with AI, Data Governance, and Data Mesh; present deliverables and recommendations to senior stakeholders and boards.
• Support business development and pre‑sales by shaping proposals, and preparing demo sessions for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and internal delivery teams to ensure consistency and the highest quality of outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project workstreams, mentor junior team members, share expertise.

Apply, if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, or Data Management, or Data Quality, or Data Architecture, or MDM/MDG, preferably in consulting or other client‑facing roles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with at least one enterprise Data Management, Master Data Management or Data Quality platform (e.g. Ab Initio, Ataccama, Collibra, Purview, SAP or other).
• Strong consulting toolkit: requirements gathering skills, gap analysis, user interviewing, process design and assessment, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Polish and English (C1+), including visual storytelling and confident engagement with C‑level stakeholders.
• Ability to lead workshops, drive consensus, influence senior business and technology audiences, and act as a trusted advisor.
• Working knowledge of data management frameworks and standards (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK, DCAM) and the ability to apply them pragmatically.
• A proactive, accountable mindset with experience owning workstreams, coordinating project teams, and mentoring colleagues.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a track record of solving complex problems.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with regulatory and statutory requirements impacting Data Governance and Data Quality (e.g. Recommendation D, BCBS 239, AI Act).
• Proven track record delivering MDG/MDM initiatives (operating model, data domains, processes, tooling selection / implementation, and integration).
• Experience designing strategies and operating models for technology solutions, ideally focused on data.
• Understanding of modern data platforms and architectures (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake; lakehouse, data mesh, streaming/real‑time) and their governance implications.
• Industry experience in healthcare, retail, or oil and gas.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Collibra Ranger, Informatica, Ataccama, DAMA CDMP, DCAM).
• Experience establishing data observability, lineage, and quality monitoring.

By joining us you gain:

• Work flexibility – openness for your preferences regarding contract form, hybrid working model, flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave, and additional summer solutions (e.g. Slow Fridays).
• Development and upskilling – our full support during onboarding process, mentoring from experienced colleagues, training sessions, workshops, certification co‑financed by PwC and conversations with native speaker.
• Wide medical and wellbeing program – medical care package (incl. dental care, freedom of treatment, physiotherapy), various insurance packages (incl. foreign travel insurance), coaching, psychological consultations, concierge for young parents, sports groups and more.
• Possibility to create your individual benefits package (e.g. personal concierge, veterinary packages for your pets, financial & legal assistance) and access to an online cafeteria where you may find i.a. vouchers, discounts for IT devices and car purchase.
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month.
• And when you start enjoying PwC as much as we do, you may get a financial bonus in exchange for recommending your friend to work with us.

Recruitment process:

• Submit your resume.
• Have a short phone conversation with our Recruiter.
• Let’s get to know each other better in the interview!

Send your application today!

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services