Data Governance Architect

Job Title : Data Governance Architect
Experience : 10+years
Location : Bangalore
Mode : 6 month + ext.

Pre-requisites :

- 10+ years of experience in data governance
- Proven expertise in Alation tool on Azure platform- Understanding of the Snowflake platform- Proven expertise in at least two areas : Data Governance Operating Models, Metadata Management, Data Cataloging, Data Lineage or Data Quality- Deep understanding of governance frameworks such as DAMA or DCAM, with practical implementation experience.- Strong capability in conducting maturity assessments, gap analyses, and delivering actionable strategic roadmaps.- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly and deliver precise documentation.

Key Responsibilities :

- Assess current cataloging and dictionary capabilities, identify gaps, and develop actionable roadmaps to enrich metadata quality, accelerate catalog population, and drive adoption.
- Identify different data personas using the data catalog and design persona specific playbooks to promote adoption.- Design, deploy, and manage scalable data catalog and dictionary solutions using platforms like Alation- Understanding of the leading Data Governance tools like Collibra, Purview- Oversee the entire lifecycle of the data catalog - from establishing metadata standards and initial MVPs to executing full-scale enterprise rollouts.- Define architecture and best practices for metadata management to ensure consistency, scalability, and sustainability of the catalog and dictionary.- Identify and catalog critical data elements by capturing clear business terms, glossaries, KPIs, lineage, and persona-specific guides to build a trusted, comprehensive data dictionary.- Develop and enforce policies to maintain metadata quality, manage access, and protect sensitive information within the catalog.- Implement robust processes for catalog population - including automated metadata ingestion, leveraging APIs, glossary management, lineage tracking, and data classification.- Develop workflow management approach to notify of changes to certified catalog content to stewards.- Create reusable frameworks and templates for data definitions and best practices to streamline catalog adoption across teams.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹230,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 10+ years of experience in Data Governance ?
• Do you have experience in Data Governance Architect ?

Work Location: In person