data governance consultant

MASTER-WORKS

<div>As a Data Management Consultant, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data management strategies, including data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle practices to ensure data integrity, security, and business value across the organization.<ul><li>
Assess current data governance practices and define a clear roadmap for improvements.</li><li>
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to enhance data quality and accessibility.</li><li>
Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to identify data stewardship roles and responsibilities.</li><li>
Conduct training and workshops to promote awareness of data governance principles and best practices.</li><li>
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and report on the effectiveness of governance initiatives.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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7+ years of experience in data governance or related roles</li><li>
Strong understanding of Experience in conducting data quality assessments data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Preferred certifications in data governance (CDMP, DGI-P)</li></ul><ul><li>
Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>
Excellent leadership and team development skills.</li><li>
Arabic: Native</li><li>
English: Fluent</li></ul></div>

Data Management Consultant

Comspark Innov & Infra

Job Description &mdash; IDMC (DG / DQ / Lineage / Metadata)Role: IDMC Consultant (Data Governance / Data Quality / Lineage / Metadata) Experience: 5+ Years Location: Riyadh (Onsite) Language Requirement: Arabic &amp; English Open Positions: 4 Joining: Immediate Benefits: Medical Insurance ProvidedRole OverviewWe are looking for experienced IDMC Consultants with strong expertise in Data Governance (DG), Data Quality (DQ), Data Lineage, and Metadata Management using Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).The ideal candidate will play a key role in implementing and managing enterprise-level data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and traceable data across the organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Implement and manage Data Governance frameworks using IDMC tools</li><li>Configure and manage Data Quality (DQ) rules, profiling, and monitoring</li><li>Design and maintain Data Lineage across multiple data sources</li><li>Manage Metadata Management processes and governance policies</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data standards and policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance requirements</li><li>Perform data profiling, validation, and cleansing activities</li><li>Support integration of governance workflows with enterprise data platforms</li><li>Monitor data quality dashboards and resolve quality issues</li><li>Maintain documentation related to governance, lineage, and metadata</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)</li><li>Strong experience in:</li><li>Data Governance (DG)</li><li>Data Quality (DQ)</li><li>Data Lineage</li><li>Metadata Management</li><li>Experience with Informatica Data Governance &amp; Catalog (Axon/EDC)</li><li>Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices</li><li>Experience working with enterprise data platforms</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic and English</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience with MDM (Master Data Management)</li><li>Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration</li><li>Exposure to cloud-based data platforms</li><li>Experience in large enterprise or government projects</li><li>Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards</li></ul>Eligibility Criteria<ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of experience in Data Governance/Data Quality</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with IDMC tools</li><li>Must be fluent in Arabic and English</li><li>Must be available for onsite work in Riyadh</li></ul>Work Location: In person

IDMC Consultant

<div>
 
 
 Tools &amp; Solutions
 
 is a rapidly growing B2B service provider in the GCC offering end-to-end corporate business and digital solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 In the Data &amp; Innovation department, we design and deploy innovative conceptual Data strategies that help our clients overcome business challenges. We collaborate with multiple clients to provide services and products in the field of data governance and management. We provide consulting services and Technology implementation, accompanied by a set of tools that we have developed to help our clients achieve their desired goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are currently seeking a highly skilled Data &amp; Innovation Consultant to join our team and contribute to our success. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in advising and guiding organizations on the implementation of data management frameworks, methodologies, and policies in accordance with National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are passionate about data management and ready to perform at the top of your game, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact with us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
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 Demonstrate strong expertise in data management frameworks, methodologies, and standards aligned with the National Data Management Office.
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 Provide advisory and hands-on support for implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in compliance with NDMO requirements.
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 Assess current-state data management practices, identify gaps, and recommend targeted improvements to enhance maturity and compliance.
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 Develop data strategies, initiatives, and roadmaps to strengthen data governance, data quality, and overall data management capabilities.
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 Design and implement data governance artifacts, including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
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 Ensure compliance with Personal Data Protection Law, including supporting privacy frameworks, DPIAs, and data protection practices.
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 Lead and oversee end-to-end data classification implementation across structured and unstructured data domains.
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 Establish and manage data catalogs, metadata frameworks, and data registers to enable effective data discovery and control.
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 Collaborate with IT and architecture teams to evaluate, select, and implement data management tools (e.g., Data Catalog, Data Quality, MDM).
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 Support tool configuration, integration, and adoption to ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
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 Conduct compliance and maturity assessments, and produce detailed reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
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 Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements to drive awareness and adoption of data management practices.
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 Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
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 Qualifications
 
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 Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar degree.
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 3+ years of experience in data management, data governance, and data privacy.
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 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Arabic
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 Preferred Certificates:
 
 
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 Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
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Data & Innovation Consultant

Grant Thornton Bahrain

<div>
 
 Job Number: GRC Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager
 
 
 
 
 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
 
 
 
 
 Location: Bahrain
 
 
 
 
 Category: Technology Advisory
 
 
 
 Grant Thornton Bahrain is expanding their IT GRC practice and look to hire candidates at
 
 Senior Consultant and
 
 
 Consultant levels
 
 . As an integral member of the IT Advisory team, reporting to the responsibility of the GRC team is to carry out the engagements related to policy compliance, security requirements governance, as well as risk management.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have knowledge of risk management, security and privacy practices and be an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities include:
 
 
 
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 Lead and/or execute GRC engagements and IT audits.
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 Review and/or prepare project deliverables.
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 Point of contact for the client during the engagement execution.
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 Develop and participate in implementation of client initiatives focused on the reduction of technology risk, governance and compliance to policies and external regulatory compliance.
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 Evaluate business and IT risks.
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 Audit IT organizations, IT processes and IT systems against regulations, standards and good practices such as COBIT and ITIL.
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 Develop IT security standards, procedures, and controls to manage risks. Improve clients security positioning through process improvement, policy, automation, and the continuous evolution of capabilities.
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 Evaluation information security threats and their impact clients IT environment.
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 Support the senior team members, assist with the analysis of requirements and design of clients information security posture, as well as Legal, Regulatory and Scheme security requirements.
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 Support the senior team members in delivery of work streams for clients in compliance standards such as PCI DSS, ISO27001, EU GDPR and Bahrain PDPL and incident management disciplines.
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 Perform and investigate internal and external information security risk and exceptions assessments.
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 Assessing incidents, vulnerability management, scans, patching status, secure baselines, penetration test result, phishing, and social engineering tests and attacks.
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 Document and reporting control failures and gaps to stakeholders. Provides remediation guidance and prepares management reports to track remediation activities.
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 Stay current on best practices and technological advancements and acts as a technical resource for security assessment and regulatory compliance.
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 Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time based on the business requirements.
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 Knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing would be essential.
 
 
 
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 Skills:
 
 
 
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 Understanding of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL, ITSM, COBIT, ISO 3100, NIST standards and frameworks preferred.
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 For GRC role hands on experience on VA tools e.g., Nessus, Qualys etc would be an advantage.
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 Experience of risk management principles and associated methodologies
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 Ideally will have a CEH/ ISO 27001 ISMS/ ISO 22301 BCMS/ CISA/ COBIT/ CISM qualification.
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 Proven ability to make sound pragmatic decisions and judgements under tight timelines.
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 Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to influence and drive change in a collaborative way both internally and externally.
 
 
 
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 Essential requirements:
 
 
 
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 Consultant: 1+ years experience in IT Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance.
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 Senior Consultant: 3+ years experience in IT Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance.
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 Assistant Manager: 5+ years experience in IT Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance and must have team handling experience of atleast 1-2 years.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere by being attentive and having a strong eye for details.
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 Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
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 Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English is a must; Arabic will be a plus).
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 Candidates currently based in Bahrain are preferred.
 
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IT - Governance, Risk, and Compliance Consultant (GRC)

Illinois Tollway

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview</h2></div>
<div><div>The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.</div><div></div><div> 
The Tollway is a user-fee system &ndash; no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.</div><div></div><div> 
Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.</div> 
The Data Governance Analyst will support the Tollway&rsquo;s data governance initiatives. This role will work closely with the General Manager of Data Governance &amp; Deprecation to implement and maintain data governance policies, standards, and practices that ensure data quality, protection, and compliance across the enterprise.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Job Functions</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Assist in developing and implementing data governance policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>
Conduct data quality assessments and develop improvement strategies</li><li>
Support the creation and maintenance of data inventories and enterprise information maps</li><li>
Collaborate with business units to identify data stewards and clarify data ownership</li><li>
Analyze and document data flows, data lineage, and metadata</li><li>
Assist in the development and tracking of data governance metrics and KPIs</li><li>
Support compliance efforts related to data protection regulations</li><li>
Contribute to the creation of data governance training materials and documentation</li><li>
Participate in data governance committee meetings and initiatives</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Education (Required) 
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field</li></ul> 

Skills and Experience (Required) 
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Two to four years of experience in data analysis, data management, or a related field</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand terms for non-technical stakeholders</li><li>
Experience with data quality and metadata management tools is a plus</li></ul> 

The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.</div></div></div>

Data Governance Analyst

Pakistan Digital Authority

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 Purpose of the Position
 
 
 
 The Data Governance Analyst shall support the development, implementation, and monitoring of data governance policies, frameworks, and standards of the Authority. Working closely with the Senior Data Governance Analyst, the role contributes to ensuring responsible, secure, and effective use of data across public sector digital initiatives in alignment with the National Data Strategy, the National Digital Masterplan, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Support the Senior Data Governance Analyst in developing, reviewing, and maintaining data governance policies, frameworks, standards, and guidelines.
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 Assist in implementing data governance practices across assigned projects, programs, and stakeholder entities.
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 Contribute to the development of data classification, data quality, data sharing, data access, and data stewardship frameworks.
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 Support coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote consistent adoption of approved data governance policies.
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 Assist in assessing data governance compliance, identifying gaps, and documenting findings and recommendations.
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 Support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and documentation related to data governance initiatives for management and oversight bodies.
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 Contribute to alignment of data governance frameworks with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ethical standards governing data use and protection.
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 Assist in maintaining data governance registers, policy repositories, and supporting documentation.
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 Support capacity-building initiatives, awareness activities, and guidance materials related to data governance and responsible data use.
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 Perform any other data governance&ndash;related tasks assigned by the Senior Analyst or management in support of the Authority&rsquo;s mandate.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
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 A Master&rsquo;s degree in Data Governance, Data Management, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field shall be an added advantage.
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 Relevant certifications or training in data governance, data management, or information management shall be preferred.
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 2&ndash;4 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, policy analysis, or related roles.
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 Experience supporting policy development, standards, or frameworks within public sector, regulatory, or large organizational environments shall be preferred.
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 Familiarity with data governance concepts such as data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and data sharing principles.
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 Exposure to data protection, privacy, or regulatory compliance environments shall be an advantage.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Understanding of data governance principles and frameworks
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 Policy analysis and documentation skills
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 Attention to detail and analytical thinking
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 Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 Strong written communication and reporting skills
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 Organizational and coordination skills
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 Integrity, confidentiality, and ethical handling of data
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 Willingness to learn and adapt in a evolving digital governance environment
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Vanguard

<div><div>The Data Governance Analyst provides Data Governance&ndash;aligned support for the Data Product Architecture governance area and serves as a thought partner and point of contact for their domain of expertise. This role is responsible for maturing the practice across the VWS division, including Operational, Analytical, AI, and 3rd Party data products. Data Product Architecture includes defining standards for data flow architecture, data management features, and semantic layer development, and recommending best practices to minimize risk, cost, and data proliferation. The analyst influences adherence to product architecture standards, monitors conformance, and partners with product and technical teams to prioritize closure of technical debt to achieve compliance</div><div>
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Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop the vision, roadmap, requirements, and success measures for Data Product Architecture</li><li>
Develop, document, and apply Data Governance policies, procedures, standards, and guidance within the Workplace Solutions division.</li><li>
Serve as the single point of contact for Product Architecture governance, providing coaching, guidance, and controls to practitioners.</li><li>
Conduct maturity assessments and monitor execution of Product Architecture requirements to demonstrate continuous improvement.</li><li>
Enable skill development and adoption of governance practices across teams through coaching, documentation, and forums.</li><li>
Apply AI and other accelerants to mature governance practices and close capability gaps.</li><li>
Assess tools and solutions to ensure alignment with Data Governance and Product Architecture standards.</li><li>
Partner with vendors and SOW teams to ensure Data Governance requirements are understood and met.</li><li>
Apply risk‑based critical thinking to balance governance objectives with business outcomes.</li><li>
Collaborate with business and technology partners through established governance and delivery channels.</li><li>
Review and assess data products to identify governance, quality, architecture, or performance risks.</li><li>
Participate in governance forums including Data Governance Council, GenAI Oversight, Architecture Reviews, and Agile ceremonies.</li><li>
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>
Data Governance Analysts operate primarily through influence and partnership, with limited hands‑on execution focused on governance artifacts, assessments, standards, and enablement.</li></ul>
Competency Areas:<ul><li>
Knowledge Management: Serves as the subject matter expert and lead thinker in Product Architecture. Serves as a thought partner to educate others based on their respective knowledge area.</li><li>
Strategy: Develop vision, roadmap, communications, and requirements to empower teams to apply Product Architecture in operations, analytics, AI, and across 3rd parties.</li><li>
Monitoring: Develop guiding principles, scorecards, and success metrics to monitor implementation of the Product Architecture roadmap. Maturity measurements are expected to demonstrate compliance to guiding principles and policies.</li><li>
Communications: Must be a strong communicator and with a focus on realistic plans to execute the vision, while continuously partnering with the teams responsible for implementing the roadmap. Communications are required at all levels ranging from Analyst communities to Senior Directors, clearly communicating on progress and roadblocks. White papers will be periodically required to build practice support. Write policies and similar governance artifacts as needed.</li><li>
Solutions Consulting: Maintains awareness of changing business, technical, and regulatory needs to influence how to apply the knowledge area. Serves as the single point of contact in the knowledge area and helps to recommend techniques to overcome challenges.</li><li>
AI Governance: Apply Data Governance knowledge areas to AI use cases, semantic layers, and AI tools to ensure compliance. Participate in oversight forums to provide requirements and partner with risk teams to ensure oversight practices are followed.</li><li>
Innovate: Continuously learn from the industry. Use Data Governance knowledge areas to solve emerging business challenges and proactively design solutions that mitigate future people, process, or technology risks.</li><li>
Agile Working: Participate in agile practices as needed to capture work, embed requirements in other team outcomes, and report out on progress.</li><li>
Relationships: Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners to define data requirements, develop project specifications, and execute projects to ensure that the expected outputs are delivered. Provides review, validation and governance sign-off of project deliverables aligned to established standards.</li><li>
Cross Functional Partnership: Works with internal and external partners, external vendors, and industry contacts to enable best-in-class data management practices. Leads and consults on new projects to ensure operational readiness upon implementation into the live environment.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
8+ years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, product management, and/or data architecture</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>
Proficient in SQL or Python to support governance analysis and validation</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred)</li><li>
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)</li><li>
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills</li></ul>
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission&mdash;we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.</div></div>

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