Senior Data Governance Architect - JP053953

Job description

Senior Data Governance Architect (Part-Time Contract) Ghent, Belgium (On-site): Duration: 2 months (11 May 2026 – 11 July 2026) Workload: 1 day per week: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Governance Architect to lead the translation of data governance strategy into a structured, scalable, and operational framework within an enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead governance framework workshops with business and IT stakeholders Design and implement the data governance operating model (roles, processes, cadence, escalation paths, KPIs) Develop governance policies and drive stakeholder alignment and formal sign-off Build and mature a comprehensive Data Governance Playbook Lead data catalog tool selection (requirements, evaluation, demos, TCO, and recommendations) Oversee implementation of the selected catalog solution in line with governance design Act as a trusted advisor to executive sponsors and steering committees Required Experience: Extensive experience designing and implementing data governance programs Hands-on expertise with data catalog platforms such as Purview, DataHub, OvalEdge, Collibra, Alation, or Atlan Experience leading tool selection process...