Data Governance Expert

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions. 

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.  

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as Millennium, ING, Play, Edenred, Arabian Drilling, FedEx, Leroy Merlin, Truecaller, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing. 

You will be:

• designing and implementing a federated data governance framework within a Data Mesh architecture, balancing domain autonomy with consistent enterprise-wide governance,
• leading governance onboarding for new business domains, initially focusing on Logistics and building on existing practices in the EPD and Sustainability domain,
• developing reusable governance onboarding blueprints for future domains,
• defining enterprise standards and policies covering the full Data Product lifecycle,
• defining ownership models, SLAs, metadata requirements, data quality metrics, and governance expectations for Data Products,
• defining and supporting data contracts, interoperability standards, and enterprise business glossaries,
• partnering with Data Engineering and Platform teams to implement governance capabilities directly within Databricks,
• supporting governance through Unity Catalog, automated policy enforcement, access control models, auditing, and data lineage,
• driving the adoption of enterprise data cataloging, metadata management, lineage tracking, and data discovery practices,
• coaching domain leaders, Data Product Owners, and Data Stewards in defining and maintaining data quality controls and operational SLAs,
• establishing KPIs for data quality, platform adoption, catalog completeness, and regulatory or policy compliance,
• ensuring Data Products comply with applicable global data protection requirements, internal security policies, and relevant sustainability reporting standards,
• supporting governance requirements related to standards and regulations such as CSRD and EPD regulations, where applicable,
• acting as a governance champion and key alignment point between business domains, Platform Engineering, Analytics teams, and executive stakeholders,
• developing governance playbooks and conducting workshops to build governance capabilities within domain teams,
• promoting a Data-as-a-Product culture throughout the organization,
• collaborating with stakeholders across Marketing & Innovation, Finance, Sustainability, Compliance, Legal, Security, Investor Relations, and Public Affairs, as well as third-party vendors.

Your profile:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Enterprise Data Architecture within a global or complex multinational organization,
• solid experience establishing governance frameworks within a Data Mesh or decentralized data architecture,
• proven experience defining data contracts, interoperability standards, and enterprise business glossaries,
• experience with sustainability reporting data (e.g. EPDs, carbon accounting) or supply chain/logistics data,
• hands-on experience or deep technical understanding of the Databricks platform, particularly Unity Catalog, access control models, and data lineage,
• strong knowledge of data lifecycle management, data privacy, data security principles, and enterprise data cataloging tools,
• demonstrated understanding of Data-as-a-Product concepts, API/data sharing contracts, and domain-driven design,
• proven ability to influence and align diverse business and technical stakeholders across different geographical regions and business units,
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical governance topics into business value,
• consultative mindset and ability to challenge decisions while proposing safer alternatives,
• good command of English,
• certifications such as DAMA CDMP or EDM Council DCAM are an advantage.
• Work from the European Union region and a valid work permit are required.

Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Interview – Client Interview – Decision