Data Governance Expert

Posted 12 days 10 hours ago by Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions

Permanent
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Brussel, Belgium
Job Description

Freelance Data Governance Expert - Brussels (Hybrid, 2-3 days/week on site)


Contract: Freelance

Duration: 9 months with an option for extension (long-term projects)

Location: Brussels (Hybrid, 2-3 days/week on site)



Your Responsibilities


  • Contribute to structuring data exchange within the organization.
  • Gather metadata requirements from diverse stakeholders (Business, IT architects, data engineers).
  • Establish a mechanism for versioning centralized EDM guidelines.
  • Support the team in defining roadmaps and advancing EDM practice maturity.
  • Guide stakeholders to align their contributions with centralized data governance guidelines.
  • Monitor and ensure quality & progress of EDM practices and implementations.
  • Facilitate discussions and boards to promote data governance initiatives.
  • Align EDM practices with broader data governance frameworks (glossaries, dictionaries, lineage).
  • Advocate for data modelling and governance culture across business and IT teams.
  • Analyze and bridge gaps between internal data model standards and industry benchmarks.




What You Need to Succeed


Languages:

  • Proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of Dutch or French to interact with stakeholders.



Experience:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.



Technical Skills (Must-Have):

  • Expertise in top-down and bottom-up data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical models, subject areas).
  • Proficiency with data modelling languages (UML, ERD, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with SAP PowerDesigner or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of data governance components (metadata management, data quality, lineage, GDPR, data dictionaries, etc.).
  • Knowledge of data management tools and functionalities.
  • Ability to train teams, develop modelling guidelines, and produce management reports.



Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

  • Familiarity with Data Products and Data Mesh.
  • Experience with API and Kafka design.
  • Knowledge of Data Architecture frameworks.
  • Experience with industry models (e.g., ISO20022).
  • Background in software development & database design.



If you are a motivated data governance expert looking for a long-term freelance opportunity in Brussels, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth!