Data Governance Consultant

Data Governance Consultant (Contract)

Location:

Birmingham, AL (Onsite Required)

Duration: 3-6 Month Contract

We're looking for a Data Governance Consultant to help expand an enterprise data governance program. This is a highly collaborative, business-facing role focused on improving data quality, governance processes, and master data across the organization. The ideal candidate has experience partnering with business stakeholders, leading discussions around data governance, documenting standards, and driving adoption of best practices.

• Partner with business and IT teams to improve data governance and data quality
• Lead meetings with data owners, stewards, and business stakeholders
• Develop data governance standards, policies, and documentation
• Support data catalog, metadata, and data dictionary initiatives
• Identify recurring data quality issues and recommend long-term solutions
• Help define data ownership, stewardship, and governance processes
• Train and educate business users on governance best practices
• Facilitate governance councils and cross-functional working sessions

• Experience with Data Governance and Data Quality initiatives
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), metadata, data catalogs, or data lineage
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience creating governance documentation, standards, or policies
• Comfortable presenting to leadership and facilitating meetings
• Ability to influence business teams and drive process improvements

• Snowflake or Snowflake Horizon
• Oracle EDM / EDMCS
• Tableau
• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance tools

We're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between business and technology, build relationships, lead conversations, improve data quality processes, and help establish scalable governance practices across the organization.

Salary range will be discussed during the interview process. The role is eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

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