Data Governance Expert

SoftwareOne the global leader in Cloud Services and Solutions is seeking Cloud Presales Consultant to join a well-established Technology Services team that play a pivotal role in the success of our business.

• Remote role. This is a 100% remote role, but we offer you the possibility to go to our closest office whenever you want to!
• Real-World Project Assignments: Contribute to actual projects and initiatives within our organization, making an immediate impact.
• Collaboration and Networking Opportunities: Cultivate relationships with colleagues, leaders, and mentors to foster a supportive work environment. Engage in networking opportunities to expand your professional connections within the organization.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Apply your skills and fresh perspective to identify innovative solutions for organizational challenges. Participate in brainstorming sessions and offer valuable insights to drive continuous improvement.
• A Winning Culture, Inclusive Environment, and Friendly Global Community: Be part of an organization with a strong winning culture, an inclusive and welcoming environment, and a network of amiable colleagues from around the world.

What you’ll do:

• The Data Governance Expert is responsible for the implementation, management, and oversight of the data governance framework within the organization. This role, being part of MDM and Data Governance team, ensures that the data governance processes are robust, scalable, and aligned with the overall data strategy of the organization. The role holder will collaborate actively with various stakeholders in Business and IT to challenge and streamline processes for an optimized operational efficiency, compliancy and data quality reliability. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement data governance frameworks. 
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards. 
• Coordinate and facilitate the collaboration between Data Engineers and Business 
• Collaborate with data stewards and data analysts to define data standards and data quality metrics. 
• Monitor and enforce data governance policies and procedures. 
• Conduct workshops with Business to analyse requirements and challenge existing processes. 
• Provide training and support to data users on data governance practices. 
• Coordinate data council meetings and activities according to the data governance agenda. 
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in data governance and data management. 

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field. 
• At least 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role. 
• Hands on, solution oriented and creative thinking. 
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices. 
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica) is a plus. 
• Excellent written and spoken English