Senior Data Governance Consultant
Data Ideology•Pittsburgh, PA
•Remote
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Governance Consultant to lead and execute a focused data governance engagement. This is a client-facing, delivery-driven role requiring a self-sufficient professional who can independently assess, design, and implement practical data governance solutions with minimal oversight. The consultant will be responsible for driving the project end-to-end, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and delivering tangible governance artifacts and recommendations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy
- Proven experience leading data governance initiatives independently or with minimal oversight
- Strong ability to drive projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes in short timeframes
- Expertise in data classification, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
- Lead and independently manage the full lifecycle of a data governance engagement
- Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and drive decisions
- Assess current-state data management practices across systems, files, and spreadsheets
- Design and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
- Develop actionable data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing standards
- Define data lifecycle policies, including retention and deletion practices
- Establish data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability
- Identify and remediate data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled data sharing
- Develop and deliver a clear, phased data governance roadmap with prioritized recommendations
- Produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables including policies, frameworks, and presentations
- Provide guidance and thought leadership to stakeholders throughout the engagement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
