Define and maintain the governance framework (domains, councils/forums, decision rights, RACI)
Facilitate governance cadences and drive stakeholder alignment across business and tech
Govern and scale Business Glossary, KPI/metric definitions, data dictionaries, and documentation standards
Drive adoption of a data catalog approach
Establish standards and processes for data lineage (business + technical)
Define DQ strategy for critical domains
Create playbooks, templates, and training to embed governance in delivery
Mentor more junior profiles and act as a trusted advisor

6+ years of experience in Data Governance / Data Management / Analytics Governance in complex organizations (ideally regulated environments)
Proven experience designing and running governance mechanisms end-to-end: operating model, stewardship/ownership, glossary & metrics, metadata/catalog, lineage, access & privacy controls, and data quality
Strong understanding of governance capabilities and maturity concepts (e.g., governance + security emphasis, business data knowledge/metadata, controls)
Ability to influence without authority: strong stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem solving, pragmatic approach, and ability to drive execution in ambiguous environments

Senior Data Governance Specialist

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