Full job description*Data Governance
*Federated Data Governance
*DAMA
Data Governance SME - Contract
Location: hybrid

I am working with a client who have a contract requirement for an experienced Data Governance SME to join their team and support the development and implementation of a federated data governance model.
This is a key role focused on building governance capability and capacity across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring a practical understanding of data governance frameworks and the ability to work with stakeholders to establish sustainable governance practices.

Key Responsibilities
*Support the design and build-out of a federated data governance operating model.
*Help establish clear data governance roles, responsibilities, ownership and accountability across business and data domains.
*Develop and embed governance processes, standards, policies and frameworks.
*Work with data owners, data stewards and business stakeholders to build data governance capability and capacity.
*Provide expert guidance on data governance principles, best practice and operating models.
*Support the development of data governance forums, processes and decision-making structures.
*Identify opportunities to improve data quality, ownership, stewardship and accountability.
*Help define and implement practical governance standards that can be adopted across different business areas.
*Support the organisation in moving from governance design into effective day-to-day execution.
*Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
*Coach and support internal teams to build sustainable data governance capability.
Key Skills & Experience
*Proven experience as a Data Governance Consultant, Data Governance Manager, Data Management Consultant or Data Governance SME.
*Strong experience designing or implementing data governance operating models and frameworks.
*Experience working within or developing a federated data governance model.
*Strong understanding of DAMA / DAMA-DMBOK principles and data management best practice.
*Experience defining data ownership, data stewardship, roles and responsibilities.
*Strong understanding of data governance processes, policies, standards and controls.
*Experience building data governance capability and capacity within an organisation.
*Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams.
*Comfortable providing leadership and subject matter expertise while remaining hands-on.
*Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate data governance concepts into practical business outcomes.
Desirable Experience
*Experience within a large, complex or global organisation.
*Experience establishing governance across multiple data domains or business functions.
*Experience with data quality, metadata, master data or data management.
*Experience developing data governance maturity assessments and roadmaps.
*Experience coaching or mentoring data stewards and data owners.
*Relevant DAMA certification or formal DAMA-DMBOK training.