Data Governance Specialist

At Projective Group Talent, we offer a career where you can learn, grow and make a real contribution. We support and coach you in developing new skills and progressing in your career, whether as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or in a leading role. As a Data Governance Specialist, you will help improve how data is managed and used across the organisation. You will work with different teams, build practical experience and gradually take on more responsibility.

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You will work for a public energy network operator that helps provide reliable access to electricity and natural gas across Wallonia. The organisation is modernising its networks to support renewable energy and developments such as electric mobility and heat pumps. Within the IT team, you will help build clear and practical data governance while developing your knowledge of data quality, security, privacy and compliance.

Your Tasks

• Support the development of data governance policies, standards and procedures.
• Help structure a governance model suited to a decentralised organisation.
• Coordinate with Data Owners and Data Stewards and support role adoption.
• Improve data quality, traceability and transparency across the organisation.
• Maintain the business glossary and contribute to the data catalogue.
• Support governance across the data lifecycle and for Data Products and Data Contracts.
• Collaborate with business, IT, security and privacy teams on compliant data use.

• You hold a Master’s degree or have equivalent professional experience.
• You bring relevant experience in data governance, data management or data quality and are motivated to grow further in this field.
• You understand data security, privacy and compliance principles, including GDPR, ISO 27001 and data protection.
• Experience with governance or cataloguing tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra or Precisely is an advantage.
• You communicate clearly, adapt to different audiences and enjoy helping stakeholders adopt new ways of working.
• You work in a structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented way, with attention to continuous improvement.
• You are comfortable collaborating across complex, decentralised environments and take ownership of your work.
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.

• A competitive salary and a flexible mobility budget (including the option of a company car or bike leasing).
• Meal and eco vouchers, an individual training budget, and bonus opportunities because we believe great work should be rewarded.
• Entry into one of our Smart Programmes, based on where you are in your career and where you want to grow.
• A tailored client match based on your skills, ambitions, and personality.
• Coaching throughout your journey by your very own Talent Development Officer, someone who’s genuinely there to help you thrive.
• Regular learning sessions, social events, and a close-knit community that always has your back.

After two years of growth, learning, and real impact, you’ll have the chance to join your client permanently. And don’t worry-we’re looking forward to welcoming you at one of our regular alumni events.