Data Catalog and Data Governance Specialist

html pThis is a remote position. /p p pNextlink is seeking an experienced bData Catalog Customer Data Governance Consultant /b to support the development and operationalization of enterprise data catalog and metadata management capabilities while strengthening data governance practices across the organization.br/p pThe consultant will play a key role in establishing a fit-for-purpose data catalog framework, improving metadata management, defining data ownership and stewardship models, and implementing governance processes for the bCustomer Domain /b in alignment with ongoing bMaster Data Management (MDM) /b and bCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) /b initiatives.br/p pThe role will contribute directly to improving data quality, data literacy, AI readiness, and the overall value realization of organizational data assets.br/p h2Key Responsibilitiesbr/h2 h31. Data Catalog Assessment Requirements Gatheringbr/h3 ul liAssess current-state data catalog, metadata management, and data governance capabilities.br/li liConduct stakeholder interviews and workshops with business and technical teams.br/li liIdentify critical data assets, metadata requirements, stewardship needs, and ownership gaps.br/li liAnalyze customer data creation, maintenance, and consumption processes.br/li liDocument key data flows, systems, dependencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.br/li liGather and prioritize business requirements for data catalog and governance initiatives.br/li /ul h32. Data Catalog Metadata Managementbr/h3 ul liDevelop and recommend a practical enterprise data catalog strategy.br/li liDefine priority data catalog use cases and adoption roadmap.br/li liEstablish metadata management standards, taxonomy, classification, and onboarding criteria.br/li liSupport implementation of metadata management best practices, including: ul liBusiness Glossariesbr/li liData Lineagebr/li liMetadata Standardsbr/li liData Asset Documentationbr/li /ul /li liIdentify and document AI-ready metadata use cases and responsible AI opportunities.br/li liDrive adoption of data catalog capabilities across business and technical communities.br/li /ul h33. Customer Data Governance Frameworkbr/h3 ul liSupport the establishment and operationalization of enterprise data governance.br/li liDefine data domains, ownership structures, stewardship models, and accountability mechanisms.br/li liDevelop a comprehensive Customer Data Governance Framework.br/li liDefine roles and responsibilities for: ul liData Ownersbr/li liData Stewardsbr/li liData Custodiansbr/li liBusiness Usersbr/li liTechnical Teamsbr/li /ul /li liGovern and standardize key customer concepts including: ul liCustomer Lifecyclebr/li liCustomer Journeybr/li liCustomer Experiencebr/li liCustomer Interactionsbr/li liCustomer Valuebr/li /ul /li liEnsure alignment with CRM and MDM initiatives.br/li /ul h34. Data Quality, Compliance Audit Supportbr/h3 ul liSupport data quality improvement initiatives.br/li liContribute to governance, compliance, and audit activities.br/li liPrepare governance documentation, assessments, evidence, and recommendations.br/li liIdentify data quality issues and recommend remediation approaches.br/li liSupport regulatory and organizational compliance requirements.br/li /ul h35. Data Literacy Change Enablementbr/h3 ul liSupport the design and delivery of the organization's Data Literacy Program.br/li liDevelop and deliver: ul liTraining Materialsbr/li liWorkshopsbr/li liPresentationsbr/li liAwareness Campaignsbr/li liGovernance Guidesbr/li /ul /li liPromote data culture and adoption of governance practices.br/li liDrive stakeholder engagement and organizational change initiatives.br/li /ul h36. Strategic Advisory Supportbr/h3 ul liProvide analytical and operational support to the CDO and Data Office.br/li liContribute to strategic initiatives related to: ul liData Governancebr/li liData Managementbr/li liData Culturebr/li liData Transformationbr/li liAI Readinessbr/li /ul /li liPerform additional analyses and initiatives as assigned by the CDO.br/li /ul /p p br /p brh3Requirements /h3 p h2Required Qualificationsbr/h2 h3Educationbr/h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.br/li liRelevant certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or MDM are an advantage.br/li /ul h3Experiencebr/h3 ul liMinimum b5 years of experience /b in: ul liData Catalogbr/li liMetadata Managementbr/li liData Governancebr/li liEnterprise Data Managementbr/li /ul /li liProven experience implementing or managing enterprise data catalog solutions.br/li liExperience working with business and technical stakeholders.br/li liExperience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and governance frameworks.br/li liExperience supporting MDM and CRM initiatives is highly desirable.br/li /ul h3Technical Skillsbr/h3 ul liStrong knowledge of: ul liMetadata Managementbr/li liBusiness Glossariesbr/li liData Lineagebr/li liData Quality Managementbr/li liData Governance Frameworksbr/li liData Stewardship Modelsbr/li liMaster Data Management (MDM)br/li /ul /li liHands-on experience with bInformatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) /b or Informatica Data Catalog is highly desirable.br/li liUnderstanding of AI readiness, responsible AI, and data foundations for AI initiatives.br/li /ul h3Soft Skillsbr/h3 ul liExcellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.br/li liStrong communication and facilitation capabilities.br/li liExperience conducting workshops and training programs.br/li liStrong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.br/li liAbility to translate business requirements into practical data management solutions.br/li liExperience working in multicultural and international environments.br/li /ul h3Languagebr/h3 ul liExcellent verbal and written communication skills in bEnglish /b.br/li /ul /p p br /p br /html