Responsible for guiding organizations in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality and compliant data management, and providing technical expertise in data architecture.
About Actian
Actian empowers enterprises to confidently manage and govern data at scale. Organizations trust Actian data management and data intelligence solutions to streamline complex data environments and accelerate the delivery of AI-ready data. Designed to be flexible, Actian solutions integrate seamlessly and perform reliably across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Join our dynamic culture and team of enthusiastic, bright minds and be part of an environment where you can innovate and collaborate in a context that has lasting, transformative impact in the worlds of data management, integration, and analytics.
A Data Management Consultant is responsible for guiding organizations in the design and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and technology to ensure high-quality, well-managed, compliant, and accessible data across an organization. This role requires in-depth expertise in data management, regulatory requirements, and best practices, while blending deep technical knowledge of data architecture to equip you to advise, facilitate, and lead cross-functional teams.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and roadmaps that align with business strategy and priorities, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Advise on data management capabilities –-catalog, marketplace, lineage, metadata management, quality, master data management, privacy & security, observability, integration, and regulatory compliance (such as GDPR, CCPA)
- Assess current data landscapes and identify gaps, recommending actionable improvements.
- Facilitate data stewardship, ownership, and classification, including the definition and communication of roles and responsibilities.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments, recommending changes to policies, standards, or technologies.
- Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align data management with operational priorities and facilitate organizational change.
- Architect end-to-end solutions for data management across enterprise applications and systems
- Deliver reports, workshops, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide thought leadership, training, and advice across projects and policies that impact data flows and governance.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for data owners, stewards, and executives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders.
- Define KPIs to measure the effectiveness of governance programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in fields like computer science, information systems, business administration, or related disciplines
- Extensive experience in data stewardship, data architecture, and governance implementation (typically 5+ years)
- Excellent business writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Design & Implementation experience with data management tools and technologies - catalog, marketplace, lineage, metadata management, quality, master data management, privacy & security, observability, integration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across business and IT teams
- Consulting and stakeholder management skills to interface across technology and business functions
- Up-to-date knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and modern data engineering patterns
- The ability to adjust the level of technical detail, format, and frequency of communication based on the audience.
Top Skills
Cloud Technologies
Data Catalog
Data Management Tools
Hybrid Data Engineering
Master Data Management
Metadata Management
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