Remote Data Governance Consultant

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Governance Consultant to support the continued expansion of enterprise data governance capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in advancing governance maturity, driving adoption beyond core data platforms, and enabling business-led data quality initiatives-particularly in support of AI and advanced analytics efforts.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role requiring strong leadership presence, the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deep, hands-on expertise in Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC) and modern metadata management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide data governance strategy execution across business and technology teams

• Drive adoption of governance standards, policies, and frameworks across a federated operating model

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to data stewards, domain leads, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Define and govern:

o Authoritative data sources

o Business glossaries, data definitions, and standards

o Data quality rules, KPIs, and scorecards

• Partner with business leaders to shift data quality ownership to domain teams, ensuring alignment with governance practices

• Facilitate governance councils, domain working groups, and decision-making forums

• Lead resolution of data conflicts across definitions, sourcing, lineage, and business rules

• Drive metadata management and data lineage initiatives, ensuring transparency and traceability

• Collaborate with data quality teams to:

o Conduct assessments and audits

o Identify gaps and risks

o Implement remediation strategies aligned to business priorities

• Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to ensure clear translation of data requirements

• Support AI enablement efforts by ensuring governed, high-quality, and well-documented data assets

• Lead training, enablement, and change management efforts to improve governance adoption

• Contribute to ongoing evaluation and optimization of governance tools and platforms

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Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of experience working with data, data management, or data platforms

• Strong specialization in data governance (not generalist data roles)

• 4-6+ years of hands-on experience in:

o Metadata management

o Data lineage and cataloging

o Data quality frameworks and remediation

o Data governance operating models and frameworks

• Recent, hands-on experience with Informatica (REQUIRED)

o Strong preference for Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC)

• Deep understanding of the end-to-end data lifecycle

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and coach enterprise stakeholders

• Experience working in cross-functional, federated environments

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, drive alignment, and manage competing priorities - Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments

• Background with governance tools and platforms (Informatica, Collibra, Purview, etc.)

• Experience with:

o Data classification and privacy frameworks

o Regulatory and compliance-driven governance

o Business rule management

• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives supported by governed data environments

• Experience helping organizations scale or mature data governance programs