Data Management Consultant

Lead Data Management | 18-Month Contract | Netherlands   Build the framework. Lead the team. Shape the future of enterprise Data Management.
We're looking for an experienced  Lead Data Management professional  to take ownership of a major Data Management and Data Governance transformation within a complex, nationally significant organisation in the Netherlands.
This isn't a position where you'll simply maintain existing frameworks or produce strategy documents.
You will be responsible for  building, implementing and embedding Data Management capabilities that deliver real, lasting change.
The opportunity  Working closely with programme leadership, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team and play a pivotal role in establishing how data is governed, managed, owned and shared across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing and ope rationalising enterprise Data Management and Data Governance frameworks.
Leading Data Stewards, Data Management Advisors and Data/Process Analysts.
Translating DAMA-DMBOK principles into practical standards, processes and governance structures.
Establishing clear data ownership, accountability, metadata management and data quality practices.
Influencing senior stakeholders and driving the adoption of sustainable Data Management capabilities.
Delivering measurable improvements across the first 3-6 months.

What we're looking for:

10+ years of experience in Data Management within complex organisations.
Proven success building and implementing Data Management and Data Governance capabilities.
Strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK.
CDMP certification or an equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Willingness to travel regularly to sites across the Netherlands.
Ability to successfully complete the required security screening.
Duration:  18 months
Commitment:  36 hours per week

Location:

Netherlands - multiple sites, approximately 3-4 days on-site per week initially

Contract:

Freelance / subcontracting or employed contract arrangement
Rate:  Competitive, dependent on experience
Start:  As soon as security clearance and onboarding requirements are completed
Why consider this opportunity?  The chance to take genuine ownership of a large-scale transformation, shape how Data Management operates across a complex organisation and lead a team responsible for making it happen.
If you've previously built a Data Management capability rather than simply operated within one, I'd be particularly interested in speaking with you.