Job Title: Data Governance Expert (Alation + SQL)
Experience Required
8+ Years

Required Skills
Data Governance
Alation Data Catalog
SQL
Metadata Management
Data Lineage
Data Stewardship
Data Quality Management
Data Security & Access Controls
AI Governance
Stakeholder Management
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Expert with solid expertise in Alation and SQL to lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and administering Alation, establishing governance frameworks, driving data quality initiatives, enabling metadata and lineage management, and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to improve data trust, accessibility, and adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Alation Platform Management
Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration, administration, and optimization of the Alation Data Catalog platform.
Review and manage catalog and lineage integrations across cloud environments to ensure usability for various user personas.




Provide recommendations to engineering teams to enrich metadata, improve catalog usability, and enhance search and data discovery capabilities.
Data Governance & Stewardship
Develop and oversee Data Stewardship workflows and operating models, including BPMN processes, roles, and responsibilities.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Create, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Partner with Data Governance leadership to define features, epics, and user stories supporting ongoing governance initiatives.
Data Quality & Compliance
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and validity through data profiling, monitoring, and implementation of quality rules.
Work closely with data stewards to manage data assets, resolve data quality issues, and promote responsible data usage.
Implement and manage access controls, data encryption

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