Job Description
Job Tittle: Lead Data Governance SME
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Location: London, UK
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Work mode: Hybrid (3 days weekly from office)
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Job type: full time
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Skills: Data Governance,data governance, data quality, metadata management, regulatory compliance, BigQuery, Dataplex, Data Catalog and Data Lineage
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We at Coforge are looking for Lead Data Governance SME in London, UK.
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Role Overview
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About the Role
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- Drive enterprise-wide data governance, data quality, metadata management, regulatory compliance and stewardship initiatives across GCP data platforms.
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Data Governance Strategy & Operating Model
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- Define governance policies, standards and controls.
- Establish stewardship, ownership and governance operating models.
- Drive governance adoption across business and technology teams.
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Metadata Management & Data Cataloguing
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- Implement Dataplex, Data Catalog and business glossary frameworks.
- Manage metadata standards and data asset catalogues.
- Improve data discoverability and self-service access.
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Data Lineage & Traceability
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- Implement end-to-end data lineage across BigQuery and GCP services.
- Support impact analysis, auditability and transparency.
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Data Quality Management
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- Define enterprise DQ framework, rules and scorecards.
- Implement monitoring, remediation and governance KPIs.
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Core Technology Stack
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- Dataplex
- Data Catalog
- BigQuery
- Cloud Storage
- Data Lineage
- Cloud IAM
- GDPR & Compliance Controls
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Essential Skills
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- 8–14 years IT experience with Data Governance expertise.
- Hands-on Dataplex, Data Catalog and Data Lineage experience.
- Strong metadata, lineage and stewardship experience.
- Experience implementing enterprise DQ frameworks.
- Experience governing BigQuery based platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Preferred Certifications
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- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
- DAMA CDMP
- DCAM
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Lead Data Governance SME in City of London employer: Coforge
Coforge is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for those in the tech space. Located in London, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere, ample professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to cutting-edge technology, ensuring that team members are at the forefront of industry advancements. With a focus on employee development and a supportive environment, Coforge stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in data architecture.
