Data Governance Specialist

SimplyHired; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Key2 DataSyn in Italy is seeking a Data Governance Specialist with proven experience implementing and managing governance programs using Informatica CDGC/EDC and Axon.

You'll partner with Data Management, IT, and business teams to define data policies, catalog information assets, and promote data culture across the organization, ensuring data quality and compliance with standards. This role offers a collaborative environment with exposure to cloud data platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing and managing data governance programs.
• Experience with Informatica EDC, Axon and/or CDGC.
• Knowledge of data governance concepts, data lineage, data quality, and data ownership.
• Ability to collaborate with data owners and IT/business teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to definition and implementation of data governance frameworks and processes.
• Govern and update enterprise data catalogs using Informatica EDC/CDGC/Axon.
• Map and define corporate assets such as policies, glossaries, and systems.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to define and monitor data policies and quality.
• Facilitate creation and maintenance of business and technical assets.
• Prepare documentation and reports to monitor data governance KPIs and metrics.

Skills

Informatica EDC

Informatica Axon

Informatica CDGC

IBM IGC

Data Governance

Data Lineage

Data Quality

Data Ownership

Cloud Data Lake

Communication

Tools

Informatica EDC

Informatica Axon

CDGC

IBM IGC

Google Cloud

AWS

Job description

Open position: Data Governance Specialist

Location: Rome / Hybrid / Remote

Contract: Permanent (Metalworking National Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Role Description

We are looking for a highly qualified Data Governance Specialist with proven experience implementing and managing Data Governance initiatives using Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) and/or Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC) and Informatica Axon solutions.

The candidate will work closely with the Data Management, IT, and Business teams, contributing to the definition of data governance policies, the mapping and cataloging of information assets, and the promotion of data culture within the company.

Responsibility

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of Data Governance frameworks and processes at the company level.
• Govern and keep your enterprise data catalog up to date with Informatica EDC or Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog, with
• Define or support the definition and mapping of corporate assets such as policies, glossaries and systems in Informatica Axon or Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog
• Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards in defining and monitoring data policies and quality.
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of business and technical assets.
• Prepare documentation and reports to monitor data governance KPIs and metrics.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in using:
• Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC)
• Axon Computers
• Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
• IBM Information Governance Catalog (IBM IGC)
• In-depth knowledge of the concepts of Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and Data Ownership.
• Familiarity with modern data architectures (Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Cloud).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Knowledge of reference standards and frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, GDPR, ISO 8000).
• The following are considered an advantage:
• Certifications in Data Governance and/or IT solutions.
• Experience with complementary Data Quality and Data Integration tools.
• Technical background in data (e.g., Data Analyst, Data Engineer, BI Specialist).

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and manage projects independently.
• Problem-solving orientation and proactivity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key2 DataSyn

specializes in data management and data governance solutions, using market-leading technologies. It is a young, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment that fosters innovation and the professional growth of its members. The services offered range from technical and technological consulting, to technical training for end customers, to strategic and functional consulting for data governance and data management projects. The role offers the opportunity to expand technical skills across other data management and data governance technologies and cloud platforms such as Google and AWS, thus fostering continuous growth and specialized training.

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