Data Governance Specialist enhancing governance maturity through metadata management and data quality. Collaborating with business and IT to embed governance practices into everyday operations.
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate documentation of data assets within the enterprise data catalogue.
Manage metadata (business glossary, lineage) and ensure consistent processes for data creation, update, and usage.
Maintain visibility into data lineage, user interactions, and transformations across the data pipeline.
Support automation of metadata and data flow tracking tools.
Manage and update business terms within metadata management tools.
Classify and tag sensitive or critical data, and identify repositories containing such data.
Monitor and improve data quality, integrity, and accuracy of domain data assets.
Track and act on key data quality indicators (DQIs), resolving issues collaboratively with business and IT.
Partner with stakeholders to define and enforce data standards, business rules, and validation checks.
Serve as the primary contact for data governance activities within the domain.
Collaborate closely with the Data Governance Lead, Business Data Owners, Domain SMEs, and IT teams.
Promote data literacy and awareness of governance practices within the domain.
Capture and prioritise stakeholder needs (technical and non-technical) to maintain a clear delivery roadmap.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, business analysis, or related roles.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and metadata management.
Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Data Catalog, Data Quality, Observability platforms).
Hands-on experience with Python.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
Critical and structured thinking with a continuous improvement mindset.
Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Basic knowledge of Git, including branching and version control practices (GitHub or GitLab).
Familiarity with JavaScript and/or Python for backend or automation scripting.
Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal.
Benefits
Meal allowance of €8.32 per day
Flexible benefits option
Private Medical Insurance
22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days)
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