Data Governance Consultant

We are an IT services company specializing in building cutting-edge data platforms for large enterprises worldwide. Our solutions help some of the biggest global corporations stay ahead in a fast-changing digital landscape.

• 12+ years of professional experience in IT, data, technology, or related areas in complex organizational environments.
• Significant practical experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, or related data-focused areas.
• Experience designing, implementing, or improving Data Governance processes, operating models, or frameworks.
• Proven track record of hands-on implementation and delivery.
• Strong understanding of organizational processes, operating models, roles, and responsibilities.
• Experience with data organizations, data platforms, BI environments, data products, or analytical solutions.
• Understanding of information security, data security, risk, or compliance topics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience with senior management.
• Excellent consulting and communication skills, able to operate as an independent trusted advisor.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build support for change.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a practical approach.
• Ability to translate Data Governance concepts into concrete processes, responsibilities, and business outcomes.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

Relevant professional backgrounds:

• Data Governance / Data Management
• Data Strategy
• Data Analytics / BI

• Assess the organization's current approach to data management and identify key governance gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Design and help implement a practical Data Governance operating model tailored to the organization's business and organizational structure.
• Develop a Data Governance strategy and roadmap based on the organization's maturity and priorities.
• Define and establish key governance processes, including data ownership and accountability, roles and responsibilities, data requirements and demand management, decision-making and escalation paths, prioritization and budgeting, stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Help establish clear ownership for data, data products, and analytical solutions.
• Review existing working methods to improve initiation, prioritization, funding, and delivery of data-related initiatives.
• Identify and flag data, information security, and governance risks and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with business, data, IT, security, and management stakeholders to build alignment and ownership.
• Develop and communicate a strong business case for Data Governance.
• Support building visibility and organizational support for the data function.
• Act as a trusted Data Governance subject-matter expert and advisor providing practical recommendations.
• Help establish sustainable foundations for Data Governance in the organization's operating model.