Data Governance Senior Consultant

Compunnel Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Data Governance Senior Consultant to design and implement data governance frameworks and solutions. The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver actionable insights. Responsibilities include documenting governance frameworks and analyzing business objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in data governance tools and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience defining and implementing Data Governance Programs.
• 5+ years of experience managing small projects, including status reporting and risk management.
• 3+ years of experience with Data Governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Document core data governance framework deliverables.
• Analyze business objectives to propose governance solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address data challenges.

Skills

Data Governance Program Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

Data Governance Tools (Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)

Risk Management

Master Data Management (MDM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Informatica CDGC

Collibra

Alation

Microsoft Purview

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Senior Consultant to define and implement data governance frameworks and solutions.

This role involves documenting governance deliverables, analyzing business objectives, and providing guidance on data governance best practices.

The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and deliver actionable insights through policies, standards, and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document core data governance framework deliverables, including operating models, roles, policies, standards, and performance metrics.
• Analyze business objectives to determine governance needs and propose practical solutions.
• Identify cross-system impacts and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address data challenges and provide training on governance frameworks.
• Create and maintain documentation for use cases, processes, and guidelines with traceability to requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, change control processes, and provide business perspective during implementation.
• Support project administration and maintain governance documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience defining and implementing Data Governance Programs.
• 3+ years of experience with Data Governance tools (Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview).
• 5+ years of experience managing small projects, including status reporting and risk management.
• 3+ years of experience with Master Data Management (MDM) tools.
• 2+ years of engagement management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting experience, preferably in discrete manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience working with all levels of client resources.
• Familiarity with systems implementation, business analysis, and project management.