Data Governance Consultant

Senior Data Governance Consultant

·Location: Hybrid working with 2 days onsite each week in Amsterdam

·Start Date: ASAP

·Package: Base salary; 29 Days Holidays, End of year fee, Pension, Flexible benefits, Travel & Expense budget

·Languages: Fluent in English & Dutch

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Governance Consultant to join a global consultancy customer of ours. The specialist who can drive data governance strategies, implement best practices, and guide organizations in optimizing their data management processes.

In this role, you will play a key part in enabling clients to unlock business value from their data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a data-driven culture. You will bridge the gap between technical data teams and business stakeholders, helping organizations translate complex data challenges into actionable insights.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in Data Governance, Data Strategy, and Data Management
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality principles
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards such as GDPR, AI Act, and other data governance regulations
• Data cataloging tools expertise (Collibra/Informatica/Azure Purview)
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and translate technical concepts into business insights.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, including DevOps, SAFe, and Scrum.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken)

Nice to Have:

• DMBOK certified
• Knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools
• Familiarity with data security and privacy measures
• Background in supporting business development and pre-sales activities

If you are a skilled Data Governance Consultant ready to take on impactful projects and help shape the future of data-driven organizations, apply today with your CV!