Senior Data Governance Consultant

Data Ideology•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious. For more information about Data Ideology, visit www.dataideology.com Senior Data Governance Consultant - (Contract 1099) Duration: 6-8 weeks 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