Data Governance Consultant Job Description
Role Summary
The Data Governance Consultant will be responsible for advising and partnering with clients to establish, mature, and optimize their data governance programs. This involves defining and implementing data governance policies, processes, and standards, developing robust governance frameworks and operating models, and driving change management activities. The consultant will serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on data usage, compliance, and best practices, often leveraging industry standards like DAMA.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Framework Development
- Define and implement client-specific data governance policies and processes, ensuring adherence to relevant global and local standards (e.g., DAMA, ADDA, NDMO).
- Design and refresh the data governance framework and operating model for clients, including defining relevant roles and responsibilities and establishing clear accountability for key data assets (e.g., assigning data stewards and owners).
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on data usage and management activities to client Data Management Offices (DMOs) and leadership.
- Practice and follow DMBOK standards and guidelines when implementing or defining data governance and strategic initiatives.
Implementation & Compliance
- Design and manage the implementation of change management activities for client data governance programs, including communication planning and execution.
- Develop and run processes to ensure ongoing compliance with defined data policies across client organizations.
- Conduct compliance audits and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in the design and construction of workflows to automate policies and procedures using appropriate data governance tools.
Reporting & Capability Building
- Develop and track data governance operational KPIs for client programs and report progress to client stakeholders and consulting leadership.
- Design and run capability building programs and awareness sessions with client business units to foster a data-centric culture and understanding of data governance principles.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in information management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- +5 years of relevant experience in data governance design and implementation, ideally within a consulting environment or enterprise-level governance role.
- Extensive knowledge of data governance operating models and industry frameworks.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Practitioner certification from DAMA
