Data Catalog Product Owner: Data Governance and Metadata

Project overview

Hello,

We are looking for a Data Catalog Product Owner for our major client, with expertise in at least one data catalog solution and a solid foundation in data governance.

We are primarily considering applications sent to [contact removed] with the following information:

Context of the service

The Data department was created with the aim of making data a lever for growth in digital offerings, with strong stakes in digital usage development. It pursues three main objectives: maximizing data collection while respecting current regulations, developing user knowledge and experience, and providing internal teams with steering and decision-support tools.

In order to improve the added value derived from data, a data catalog is being implemented with the contribution of several stakeholders. The client wishes to strengthen its teams with a Data Catalog Product Owner service to orchestrate the implementation of its future data catalog.

The service consists of participating in the management and evolution of the data catalog. The service provider ensures that the catalog is a valuable, useful, and easy-to-use resource for the entire organization, facilitating access to and understanding of available data.

Main objectives and activities expected

Profile sought

Estimated experience: 5 years minimum (AI estimation, not mentioned in the document).

Required technical skills

Required functional skills

Desired skills

Work environment

• A written pitch specifically addressing the need below
• Updated CV
• Date of next availability
• Daily rate
• Please indicate reference MDE/DCP/5596 in the subject line of your message
• Data catalog management
• Develop and maintain the data catalog, including classification, annotation, and documentation of datasets
• Ensure the quality and consistency of metadata
• Continuous improvement
• Collect and analyze user feedback to continuously improve the catalog
• Build, prioritize, and manage the execution of the backlog of required needs and functionalities, in close collaboration with the Data Manager and all stakeholders
• Implement new and improved functionalities in collaboration with Data Stewards
• Data governance
• Define and implement policies and procedures for data management
• Ensure data compliance with current regulations, in coordination with the Privacy PO
• Training and support
• Organize user training on best practices for using the data catalog
• Provide ongoing support to users to ensure optimal use of the catalog
• Collaboration and adoption
• Work closely with all stakeholders (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Manager, Data scientists, Data analysts, etc.) to ensure the catalog meets the needs of all users
• Actively contribute to the adoption of the Data Catalog by all departments
• Lead and measure this adoption through metrics jointly established with the Data Governance team
• Proficiency in at least one data catalog solution
• Very good understanding of Data and Big Data environments
• Knowledge of metamodel design and implementation
• Understanding of standards and practices for collecting, storing, and using metadata
• Understanding of the principles and functioning of APIs for interfacing the Data Catalog with other systems in the client's environment
• Knowledge of Data Governance fundamentals (Data Catalog, Quality, Policies, Process, etc.)
• Good knowledge of marketing indicators
• Good knowledge of regulations (GDPR, CNIL)
• Knowledge of the Collibra solution
• Knowledge of the digital domain (SEO/SEA, etc.)
• On-site presence required based on service needs (usually 3 days/week on-site)
• High-performance equipment to be provided by the service provider (updated and activated antivirus, activated disk encryption, updated operating system, activated workstation lock, secure password storage)
• Contacts: Data Manager, Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data scientists, Data analysts, Privacy PO, and Data Governance team

Project details

• Start: 29/11/2026
• Duration: 36 mois
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Paris, France, FR
• Rate: 79-91 EUR/h
• Languages: French