Senior Consultant - Informatica CDGC (Cloud Data Governance & Catalog)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant (Informatica CDGC) to lead the design, implementation, and enablement of enterprise-level Data Governance & Metadata Management solutions. The role requires deep expertise in the Informatica IDMC platform and the ability to translate governance requirements into scalable, high-quality technical and functional solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead end-to-end architecture & solution design for CDGC implementations.
• Define structures for metadata governance, lineage, glossary, CDEs, and policy frameworks.
• Establish workflows, RACI models, and governance operating models.

CDGC Implementation & Configuration

• Configure Catalog, Glossary, Process, Policies, Data Quality, Data Marketplace, and lineage components.
• Build custom metadata templates, domains, and classification rules.
• Implement ingestion through scanners, connectors, APIs, and cloud/on-prem platforms.

Metadata Integration & Automation

• Configure automated metadata ingestion & scheduling.
• Build end-to-end technical lineage and resolve lineage breaks.
• Integrate CDGC with IICS, MDM, ETL tools, BI systems, and Data Lakes.

Business Engagement & Governance Enablement

• Conduct requirement workshops, UAT sessions & governance enablement sessions.
• Translate business needs into technical deliverables and governance structures.
• Support stewardship teams with onboarding and adoption.

Delivery, Documentation & Support

• Prepare HLDs, LLDs, configuration guides, SOPs & runbooks.
• Ensure timely delivery with quality assurance and PMO reporting.
• Provide post-deployment hyper care and KT handover.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 58 years hands-on with Informatica CDGC / IDMC.
• Strong experience in metadata ingestion, lineage configuration, glossary design, classification & policies.
• Experience with CDE framework, DQ rules & scorecards.
• Solid SQL and understanding of Data Lakes, ETL/ELT & cloud ecosystems.

Data Governance Skills

• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK standards.
• Experience defining governance roles, policies, and operating models.

Consulting Skills

• Strong communication, stakeholder management & client-facing ability.
• Ability to run workshops and convert business needs into technical designs.
• Strong documentation, presentation and delivery leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Informatica IDMC / Data Governance certifications.
• Experience in banking, government, or large enterprise programs.
• Experience delivering against national-level data regulations like NDMO / NDI (KSA), NPC (Qatar) etc.
• Experience in working with Middle East Region clients

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, structured, and detail oriented.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently.
• Capable of mentoring junior consultants.
• Passionate about metadata, governance, and automation-first solutions.
• Willingness to travel for project onsite deployment in Middle East

Why Join Us?

• Work on national-scale data programs and enterprise governance transformations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional data, analytics, and technology teams.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certification, and career advancement.
• Exposure to the full IDMC suite and modern cloud-native data ecosystems.