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# Data Governance Consultant

- **Company:** Softtek Integration Systems
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Security, Digital Assets, Information Lifecycle Management, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Data Lineage, Data Management, Databricks
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c89a42f0-50e0-4179-aa03-60c1f406d348

## About the Role

* Enterprise Data Governance
 * Data Quality Management
 * Data Stewardship
 * Data Ownership and Accountability
 * Metadata Management
 * Data Catalog and Business Glossary
 * Data Lineage
 * Data Access Management and Security
 * Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
 * SQL
 * Python
 * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Tools & Platforms

 * AWS Cloud
 * Databricks
 * Snowflake

Technologies

 * SQL
 * Python
 * Data Governance
 * Data Quality
 * Metadata Management
 * Data Catalog
 * Data Lineage, * Experience implementing enterprise Data Governance programs in cloud-based data environments.
 * Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and master data management (MDM) principles.
 * Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake.
 * Knowledge of enterprise data security, access controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
 * Experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical teams to establish governance standards and drive organizational adoption.
 * Ability to influence stakeholders and champion a data-driven culture built on trusted, high-quality data assets.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise Data Governance framework.
 * Define and standardize data governance policies, processes, standards, and operating procedures.
 * Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business domains.
 * Develop and enforce data quality standards, validation rules, and monitoring processes to improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of enterprise data.
 * Define and manage enterprise data access policies, security classifications, and governance controls in collaboration with Information Security teams.
 * Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to data privacy and protection.
 * Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders to embed governance throughout the data lifecycle.
 * Support metadata management, business glossary, data catalog, and data lineage initiatives.
 * Monitor governance metrics, perform governance assessments, and recommend continuous improvements.
 * Promote data governance awareness, training, and adoption across the organization.


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