Senior Data Governance Consultant
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Senior Data Governance Consultant leading and executing data governance engagements for clients. Responsible for managing projects, stakeholder alignment, and delivering governance solutions remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and independently manage the full lifecycle of a data governance engagement
- Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and drive decisions
- Assess current-state data management practices across systems, files, and spreadsheets
- Design and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
- Develop actionable data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing standards
- Define data lifecycle policies, including retention and deletion practices
- Establish data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability
- Identify and remediate data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled data sharing
- Develop and deliver a clear, phased data governance roadmap with prioritized recommendations
- Produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables including policies, frameworks, and presentations
- Provide guidance and thought leadership to stakeholders throughout the engagement
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy
- Proven experience leading data governance initiatives independently or with minimal oversight
- Strong ability to drive projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes in short timeframes
- Expertise in data classification, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred but not required)
Benefits:
- Remote work from home
- Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday
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