Job Title: Data Governance Consultant/Remote

Job Title: Data Governance Consultant/Remote

Location: Remote

Job Description

A Data Governance Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and compliance across the organization. This role works closely with business stakeholders, data owners, IT teams, and compliance teams to establish clear data policies, standards, and ownership models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures

• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems

• Support data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

• Manage metadata, data lineage, and data classification practices

• Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams

• Monitor data governance KPIs and resolve data-related issues

• Support data audits and governance reporting activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management concepts

• Experience with data governance tools and frameworks

• Knowledge of data privacy, risk, and compliance requirements

• Ability to translate business needs into governance solutions

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills