Data Governance Specialist (Azure)

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Position Overview:

Data Governance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Overall Responsibilities

• Define data classification, quality, and ownership models.
• Implement governance policies using

  Microsoft Purview

  .
• Create golden records through Master Data Management (MDM) processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend and implement governance approaches for all required data sources.

Technical Responsibilities

• Proven experience in implementing end-to-end data governance using

  Microsoft Purview

  .
• Define metadata structures, business glossary, data steward roles, and ownership models.
• Set up automated data quality checks.
• Manage cataloging and discoverability of internal and external data assets.
• Identify and implement critical and key data elements (KDEs).
• Develop automated data classification and labeling mechanisms in Microsoft Purview.
• Apply knowledge of data governance lifecycle and frameworks such as

  DAMA-DMBOK

  .
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including

  GDPR

  and

  ISO 8000

  .

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in data governance, with a minimum of 2–3 years in Microsoft Purview implementation.
• Strong understanding of data classification, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and tools.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective governance processes.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements (GDPR, ISO 8000).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in Azure Data Platform environments.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and information security standards.
• Certification in data governance or Microsoft Purview (advantage).