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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Specialist JP055313 - **Company:** ITProposal - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Data Security, Data Flow Control, Meta-Data Management, Data Streaming, UML, Archimate, Data Strategy, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be45c40f42d0b2d6134d24860b968dab62 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Data Governance and Data Quality. * Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK. * Hands-on experience with data governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra, Informatica, OvalEdge or equivalent. * Strong understanding of data management methodologies and technologies. * Excellent documentation and presentation skills. * Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. * Ability to explain complex data governance concepts in simple business terms. * Experience with change management and organisational adoption. * Strong leadership and ability to work independently. * Ability to build relationships and align business, IT and data stakeholders. Nice to Have * Knowledge of NIS2 and cybersecurity-related data governance. * Knowledge of GDPR, ISO/IEC 38505, ISO 8000 or similar standards. * Experience with UML data modelling. * Experience with ArchiMate and data-flow modelling. * Experience in a regulated environment such as finance, healthcare or the public sector. Languages * Dutch and/or French: Native or bilingual proficiency * English: Professional working proficiency, We are looking for a senior data governance professional who can operate strategically while remaining pragmatic and hands-on. You should be comfortable working across business and IT, engaging senior stakeholders, driving governance adoption and translating complex data requirements into practical processes and standards. ## Description The Data Governance Specialist will play a central role in defining, implementing and maintaining a pragmatic data governance framework, with a strong focus on data quality, security, compliance and business value. Data governance & critical data * Inventory, map and classify critical data, including data flows and dependencies. * Define and maintain data governance policies, standards and procedures. * Establish requirements for protecting data according to classification levels. * Define and enforce data access rules based on business needs and least-privilege principles. * Support access reviews and controls for critical data. * Promote awareness and adoption of good data management practices. Data strategy & governance implementation * Embed data governance principles into business and Data & Analytics initiatives. * Ensure data quality, discoverability, accessibility and documentation. * Define and maintain governance roles, responsibilities and processes. * Support Master Data Management (MDM), data lineage and data modelling. * Contribute to the selection, implementation and adoption of data governance tools. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)