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Data Governance Consultant Description

We are seeking a Data Governance Consultant to help shape and drive our data governance strategy.

In this critical role, you will ensure that our data governance efforts align with business objectives and comply with necessary regulations. You will be instrumental in influencing senior leadership, developing governance frameworks, and promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy and vision for enterprise-wide data governance in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Influence and partner with senior leadership to shape data-driven business strategies
• Implement data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices to maintain data quality, integrity, and security
• Set up governance councils and promote a culture of data ownership/stewardship by collaborating with business and technical leaders
• Design and maintain necessary data governance tools, workflows, and documentation
• Address and resolve data quality issues through quality monitoring and resolution processes
• Lead workshops to assess and enhance data governance maturity
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA
• Train and guide teams across the organization on data governance practices
• Facilitate initiatives to improve data literacy and promote responsible data usage
• Support business analytics and initiatives involving AI/ML
• Mentor teams on improving data governance strategies

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data governance roles
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Experience in data quality management, metadata management and data lineage tools such as Collibra and Alation
• Understanding of data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA and strategies for compliance
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Capability to translate complex data governance concepts into business-friendly language
• Product-thinking mindset and process-driven approach to problem-solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, at least at a B2 level

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Certifications in data governance, for example, DAMA CDMP
• Project management experience in agile methodologies
• Experience in managing people

We offer

• CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:
  • Diversity of tasks and projects
  • Assessment center for objective review of competency level
  • Personal development plan
  • Mentoring programs and leadership development
  • Certification and professional development support
  • Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses and the LinkedIn Learning library with 20,000+ courses
  • English courses taught by certified teachers
• CORPORATE BENEFITS:
  • Extra leave days
  • Referral bonuses
• COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
  • Competitive compensation paid in USD
  • Regular salary and performance reviews
• MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE:
  • Private health insurance
  • Well-being events
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Recreation areas and kitchens
  • Tea, coffee, and snacks
  • Well-being events
  • Sports equipment and game consoles
  • IT Equipment
  • Microsoft's Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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