Data Governance Consultant

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Data Governance Consultant

Location - London

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Data Governance Consultant / Lead with a deep expertise in Data Governance to join our team. As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance, thought leadership, and hands-on expertise in developing and implementing robust data governance frameworks for our clients

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and data challenges, and develop comprehensive data governance strategies aligned with their specific needs.

• Provide thought leadership in establishing data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks that ensure the effective management, privacy, and security of data assets.

• Lead the Data Governance capability along with the team to build PoVs, Accelerators and support Sales in pitching Data Governance to respective clients

• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive leadership team to inform and drive data strategy and business decisions.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to data management, reporting, and analytics.

• Oversee the implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring seamless integration with existing data management practices and systems.

• Lead data governance initiatives, including data classification, data quality management, data lineage, data access controls, and data lifecycle management.

• Advise clients on compliance requirements, and ensure data governance practices are aligned with local and global data regulations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, data engineers, business analysts, and legal experts, to foster a culture of data governance awareness and adoption.

• Engage with key stakeholders to promote the value of data governance and its impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.

• Knowledge of Data Governance tools like Purview, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, BigID, OneTrust

• In-depth experience of data governance /information management practices, systems and processes including data governance, data modelling, master data management, meta-data management, data quality management

• Proven track record of successfully implementing data governance frameworks for large-scale organizations.

• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and analytics technologies and their relationship with data governance.

• Exposure to  AI Governance and Responsible AI is desired

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with C-suite executives and stakeholders.

• Certifications in data governance or related fields (e.g., CDMP, DCAM, CIPP) will be a plus.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!