Data Governance Consultant

Are you ready to elevate your career in data management and governance? Join our team of dedicated consultants and empower clients to achieve excellence in data quality and compliance through innovative governance frameworks.

What a day as a Data Governance Consultant looks like

• Collaborate with clients’ data management teams to implement robust data governance frameworks.

• Engage in initiatives involving data quality, data lifecycle management, and overall governance improvement.

• Draft and refine policies, governance referentials, and operational guidelines.

• Act as a Data Steward for specific business units, bridging the gap between IT, business, compliance, and security teams.

• Assess current data management strategies, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to improve governance and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to clients beyond initial requests, fostering long-term partnerships.

• Define and implement policies, roles, and responsibilities within the data governance framework.

• Support cross-functional teams in integrating governance principles into day-to-day operations.

• Assist clients in digital transformation efforts by ensuring data systems are clean, reliable, and compliant.

• Strengthen clients’ data management frameworks to support sustainable digital transformation.

• Collaborate with Data Governance Managers and Chief Data Officers to ensure consistent governance practices.

• Enable businesses to achieve operational excellence through clean, healthy data systems.

Who you are

• Proactive and always eager to learn new skills and concepts.

• Open-minded and enthusiastic about collaborating with diverse teams.

• Analytical with a knack for solving complex challenges.

• A solution-oriented thinker who thrives in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Data Science, Data Law, or Social Sciences.

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in data governance or related fields.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to bridge technical and business needs.

• Knowledge of data quality, governance frameworks, and compliance principles.

• Fluency in Dutch or French, and English is required.

Why Join Us?

Join a fun and dynamic team where work-life balance and flexibility are a priority! We believe in fostering an enjoyable workplace that supports your professional and personal growth. Work alongside supportive, talented colleagues who are ready to collaborate and celebrate successes together. Enjoy generous benefits, a comprehensive support system, and a culture that values your well-being.

What's in it for you?

As a CRANIUM consultant, you are highly appreciated for your expertise and enthusiasm! Therefore, we offer you a generous compensation package , including:

• An attractive and competitive salary with a wide range of extra benefits;

• Flexible working arrangements , as we want you to build a successful career and deliver excellent customer service, without sacrificing your personal priorities. 

• A mobility budget fully adaptable to your lifestyle and personal needs, or a company car.

• Access to our internal CRANIUM Academy ,  through which you can hone your people, consulting and topic skills continuously. With your yearly growth budget , you can follow any course provided by CRANIUM Campus , focus on your personal growth and achieve necessary certifications fit for your role within the organisation. 

• Support in Career Lifecycle:  Depending on your needs, you'll be supported through regular check-ins with your people manager to help you grow and feel confident in your role as consultant. 

• Stay Active & Healthy: De-stress in our office gym or bond with colleagues during a friendly padel match or yoga session. With our health partner, Alan, you also receive many additional health benefits such as easy access to a variety of health experts (psychologists, GPs,...) and the best health insurance on the market today. Your well-being is our priority.

• Ecocheques, meal vouchers, CLA90 bonus, Flex-Income Plan, group insurance ... you name it, we offer it