Data Governance Specialist

As a Data Governance Specialist, you will be responsible for defining and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure effective management of data assets. Your role will involve managing metadata, data catalog, and lineage documentation, monitoring and enforcing data quality, classification, access control, and security measures. It will be crucial to ensure compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Collaboration with stakeholders including data owners, IT, and legal teams will be essential to embed governance practices within the organization. You will conduct audits, assess the effectiveness of governance processes, and report on key performance indicators. Leading data stewardship initiatives and providing training to enhance data literacy across the organization will also be part of your responsibilities. Your role will require expertise in designing and operating data governance programs, proficiency in metadata management, data catalog tools, and data lineage modeling. Strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Databricks are essential. A solid understanding of data privacy regulations, security measures, and access controls is necessary. Experience with data quality tools, profiling, and remediation processes will be beneficial. Excellent communication skills are crucial for effective policy rollout and stakeholder engagement. You should be comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams and may consider obtaining certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or cloud governance credentials to enhance your qualifications.,