Data Governance Expert

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!