Senior Data Governance Specialist (Hybrid)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to lead and enhance our data management processes, ensuring high data quality, security, privacy, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing policies, standards, and procedures to manage data effectively across the organization, while fostering a culture of data awareness and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes developing and implementing data usage policies, maintaining a corporate data dictionary, coordinating with data owners and users, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as KVKK and GDPR. You will analyze data-related issues, propose solutions, and provide guidance on data governance best practices. Additionally, you will design and deliver awareness programs to promote proper data handling and ethical practices across the organization.

Qualifications

7–10 years of professional experience in data governance, data management, or related roles

Strong knowledge of data management processes, including data quality, security, privacy, and classification

Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly data protection laws (KVKK, GDPR)

Experience in developing and enforcing data policies and standards

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with business units, data owners, and data users

Experience in data dictionary creation and metadata management

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes of data issues and propose solutions

High sense of responsibility and ethical awareness regarding data usage

Knowledge or experience with data governance tools (preferred)

Understanding of business processes and ability to model data-related workflows

Ability to design and deliver training and awareness programs to promote data governance within the organization

Join our team to shape data governance, enhance your expertise, and make an impact—apply today!

Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and to creating an inclusive work environment. We consider applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.
Special attention will be given to candidates with disabilities.

Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!