Data Governance Consultant (90% remote - EU, part-time) - EU Institution

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Is this YOU?

For one of our clients based in Luxembourg - an European Institution, we are looking for a Senior Data Governance Consultant with strong expertise in AI governance approaches and EU Institutions best practices to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the innovation, research, and enabling the successful implementation of the client's corporate governance & internal policies.

The client’s Data Governance (DG) Framework defines six DG focus areas: (1) principles and policies, (2) leadership and communication, (3) quality management, (4) metadata management, (5) master data management and (6) privacy and security. All six areas together make the House of Data Governance. In order to increase the maturity, you will focus on fundamental constructs of Data Governance and their upgrade.

The expected start of the mission is beginning of June 2026 with a long-term engagement, part-time with 3 working days per week. You will be expected to work 90% remotely from any EU country (on a freelance/B2B contract), and travel up to 2 working days per month at the client’s premises in Luxembourg according to the business needs/ad-hoc requests.

More specifically, you will be responsible for…

• Review and update the Data Governance Framework, including governance principles, roles, decision rights and supporting artefacts.

• Review and update the Data Management Strategy, including target operating model, roadmap and prioritised initiatives (short to medium term).

• Maintain, update and enhance the Data Catalogue, including metadata quality improvements and coordination with business stakeholders and data owners.

• Support the definition and communication of modern best practices in data governance and data management, including AI governance practices, and contribute to adoption through guidance and enablement materials.

• Support the definition and communication of modern best practices in data governance and data management, including AI governance practices, and contribute to adoption through guidance and enablement materials.

• Perform additional ad-hoc data governance tasks as requested by the client, within the scope of the Contract.

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Are you the perfect match?

• University degree (BSc/MSc);

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in data governance as Subject Matter Expert (SME);

• Practical experience with Data Governance methods, tools, and techniques;

• Experience in developing Data Governance Framework, Strategy, Data Governance policies and processes;

• Experience in developing and improving the data catalogue;

• Solid understanding of AI application and governance in the modern data landscape;

• Experience in project management and coordination tasks;

• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and SharePoint;

• Knowledge of internationally recognized best practices in data governance (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK);

• Knowledge of commonly used Data Governance software tools and applications;

• Knowledge of MS purview would be an advantage;

• Previous work experience with EU institutions or international organizations.