Data Governance SME - Contract - #2124026

• Data Governance
• Federated Data Governance
• DAMA

Data Governance SME - Contract
Location: hybrid

I am working with a client who have a contract requirement for an experienced Data Governance SME to join their team and support the development and implementation of a federated data governance model.
This is a key role focused on building governance capability and capacity across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring a practical understanding of data governance frameworks and the ability to work with stakeholders to establish sustainable governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and build-out of a federated data governance operating model.
• Help establish clear data governance roles, responsibilities, ownership and accountability across business and data domains.
• Develop and embed governance processes, standards, policies and frameworks.
• Work with data owners, data stewards and business stakeholders to build data governance capability and capacity.
• Provide expert guidance on data governance principles, best practice and operating models.
• Support the development of data governance forums, processes and decision-making structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, ownership, stewardship and accountability.
• Help define and implement practical governance standards that can be adopted across different business areas.
• Support the organisation in moving from governance design into effective day-to-day execution.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Coach and support internal teams to build sustainable data governance capability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Governance Consultant, Data Governance Manager, Data Management Consultant or Data Governance SME.
• Strong experience designing or implementing data governance operating models and frameworks.
• Experience working within or developing a federated data governance model.
• Strong understanding of DAMA / DAMA-DMBOK principles and data management best practice.
• Experience defining data ownership, data stewardship, roles and responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of data governance processes, policies, standards and controls.
• Experience building data governance capability and capacity within an organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams.
• Comfortable providing leadership and subject matter expertise while remaining hands-on.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate data governance concepts into practical business outcomes.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a large, complex or global organisation.
• Experience establishing governance across multiple data domains or business functions.
• Experience with data quality, metadata, master data or data management.
• Experience developing data governance maturity assessments and roadmaps.
• Experience coaching or mentoring data stewards and data owners.
• Relevant DAMA certification or formal DAMA-DMBOK training.