Data Governance Consultant

Project details

Zurich, Switzerland

Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Initial 6-month contract, with strong possibility of extension

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide data governance capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) and a strong understanding of data management frameworks, metadata governance, data quality, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills

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• Lead and support Data Governance initiatives across business and technology teams.
• Configure, administer, and optimize data governance and metadata management tools within the Informatica IDMC platform.
• Develop and maintain data governance processes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Drive metadata management activities, including data cataloguing, business glossaries, data lineage, and data ownership frameworks.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to improve data quality, transparency, and compliance.
• Promote the business value of metadata management and communicate its impact on operational and strategic outcomes.
• Support data stewardship activities and facilitate governance forums and working groups.
• Ensure alignment between governance processes and broader data management strategies.
• Work with technical teams to integrate data management solutions and interface technologies within the enterprise landscape.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).
• Strong experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, and Data Quality.
• Practical experience operating and administering data governance tools, including:
• Data Dictionary
• Business Glossary
• Data Lineage
• Metadata Repositories
• Proven experience with the following IDMC modules:
• Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
• Data Quality
• Data Marketplace
• Strong knowledge of Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across both business and IT functions.
• Ability to translate complex data management concepts into business value and outcomes.
• Experience working with data integration and interface technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data governance.
• Familiarity with data architecture, master data management, and information management practices.
• Experience facilitating workshops and driving organizational adoption of data governance initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on business value delivery.
• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Zürich, Switzerland, CH