Job highlights

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field; expertise in data governance concepts and hands-on experience with data catalog tools like Alation, Collibra, or Informatica; proficiency in SQL and HTML
- Develop and maintain data governance strategies, configure and optimize data catalog tools, manage data stewardship workflows, establish data lineage and dictionary, collaborate with IT teams, and provide training and documentation

Job Responsibilities :

Data Governance Expertise

- Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance strategies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
- Establish and implement policies, standards, and guidelines related to data governance, data stewardship, and data quality management.
- Lead initiatives to enhance data governance capabilities including data catalog, data dictionary, business lineage, technical lineage, and stewardship workflows.

Data Catalog Management
- Configure, maintain, and optimize data catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or similar platforms.
- Ensure accurate metadata management and data lineage tracking across various systems.
- Collaborate with data stewards and business users to populate and maintain the data catalog, ensuring it meets the needs of all stakeholders.

Data Stewardship
- Work closely with data stewards across the organization to ensure data is managed effectively and consistently.
- Develop and oversee stewardship workflows, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities are defined and followed.
- Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization.

Data Lineage and Dictionary :
- Establish and maintain business and technical data lineage documentation, ensuring transparency in data flows and transformations.
- Create and manage a centralized data dictionary, providing explicit definitions and context for all data elements.

Technical Support and Collaboration :




- Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to integrate data governance tools with existing data management systems.
- Provide technical support for data governance initiatives, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in data governance, data catalog, and data stewardship.

Training and Documentation
- Develop training programs and materials to educate stakeholders on data governance policies, data catalog usage, and stewardship best practices.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to data governance processes and tools.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required :
- Deep knowledge and understanding of data governance concepts, including data catalog, data dictionary, business lineage, technical lineage, and stewardship workflows.
- Hands-on experience with configuration and maintenance of data catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL and HTML for scripting and customization purposes.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and methodologies.

Soft Skills Required :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex data governance challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Work Experience :

- Proven experience in data governance, data catalog, and data stewardship roles.
- Experience working with data governance tools and platforms, configuring and maintaining them to meet organizational needs.-
- Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and best practices.

Academics
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related field.
- A master's degree would be a plus.

📌 Data Governance Specialist (Pune)
🏢 Forward Eye Technologies
📍 Pune