Data Governance Specialist

Core Focus

• Setting up and managing data governance tooling (Microsoft Purview, Collibra) covering catalogs, asset classification, glossaries, and lineage.
• Working directly with data owners and stewards to handle day-to-day compliance and data management standards.
• Running AI risk assessments, validation reviews, and regulatory checks aligned with frameworks like ISO 42001.
• Building executive dashboards, scorecards, and governance KPIs.
• Running governance committees, steering meetings, and keeping audit trails and compliance logs sharp.
• Driving internal training and continuous process improvements.

Background Needed

• Deep, hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Purview and Collibra for cataloging, lineage, and glossaries in complex environments.
• Strong track record of implementing data management frameworks and regulatory alignment.
• Solid experience building executive-level reporting and performance metrics.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, management, and communication skills to bridge technical teams and business leadership.
• Experience in data stewardship, audits, and complex organizations (certifications like DAMA, Microsoft, or ISO 42001, plus Collibra experience are a bonus).