Senior Data Governance Consultant

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage the full lifecycle of a data governance engagement
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and drive decisions
• Assess current-state data management practices across systems, files, and spreadsheets
• Design and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
• Develop actionable data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing standards
• Define data lifecycle policies, including retention and deletion practices
• Establish data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability
• Identify and remediate data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled data sharing
• Develop and deliver a clear, phased data governance roadmap with prioritized recommendations
• Produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables including policies, frameworks, and presentations
• Provide guidance and thought leadership to stakeholders throughout the engagement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy
• Proven experience leading data governance initiatives independently or with minimal oversight
• Strong ability to drive projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes in short timeframes
• Expertise in data classification, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred but not required)