Data Governance Specialist Contract NEW

DATA GOVERNANCE SPECIALST
 

ABOUT DIGIMASTERS

Digimasters Ltd was founded in 2017

as a digital transformation consultancy focused on technology, business process optimization and data analytics. Digimasters works across all industries and provides experiences in all size organisations.

Primary based in London, UK we work in many regions including the US, EU, APAC and the Middle East

Digimasters takes on additional talent during large programmes of work. For our engagement with our Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) clients we have a number of roles to support the implementation of a culture and technology change programme.

 Data Initiative Program

Digimasters is running a Data Initiative Program aiming to

establish a data team and data-driven culture within our client’s organisation.

The initial part of the program will focus on creating a data platform that will set the foundation for leveraging data-driven insights to optimize business operations and project performance.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Data Governance Specialist to join our data delivery team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in shaping and implementing best-in-class data governance strategies, driving the development and enforcement of data policies, and leading the deployment of enterprise-grade data cataloguing solutions—particularly Microsoft Purview.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance frameworks and tooling, with hands-on experience in designing and rolling out data catalogues and stewardship models in complex, multi-cloud and enterprise environments.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Digimasters and will work closely with our client’s Data + A.I. Lead Consultant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement end-to-end data governance strategies that align with Digimasters and client business objectives
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, processes, and operating models covering data quality, lineage, classification, and stewardship
• Lead the rollout and adoption of data cataloguing platforms, with a particular focus on Microsoft Purview and its suite of governance capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including data architects, data engineers, business analysts, and compliance leads—to embed governance principles into delivery workstreams
• Facilitate data ownership and stewardship programmes, identifying data owners and curating stewardship roles across the enterprise
• Champion data literacy initiatives and promote a culture of accountability around data across the organisation
• Design and implement processes for metadata management, data lineage tracking, and data lifecycle management
• Provide hands-on configuration and support of Purview (or similar tools), including metadata scanning, asset classification, glossary management, and access control
• Ensure alignment with data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks such as G.D.P.R., C.C.P.A., and other sector-specific requirements
• Work with Digimasters’ Data + A.I. Lead Consultant to continually enhance governance frameworks and tool adoption strategies.

EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE

• Deep Knowledge of Data Governance: Proven experience designing and operationalising enterprise data governance frameworks
• Hands-on Experience with Microsoft Purview: Ability to configure and deploy Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments, including integration with other Microsoft data services
• Policy & Framework Development: Experience authoring and implementing data policies, stewardship models, and governance operating models
• Metadata & Lineage Management: Strong knowledge of metadata standards, data cataloguing practices, and lineage documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to work across business and technical stakeholders, driving consensus and adoption of governance practices
• Regulatory Compliance Understanding: Solid grasp of compliance frameworks such as G.D.P.R., C.C.P.A., and other data protection legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data governance roles, with demonstrable success in policy development and tool implementation
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview; experience with other cataloguing tools like Collibra, Informatica, or Alation is a plus
  Familiarity with Microsoft Azure data services (e.g. Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, etc.)
• Understanding of modern data architectures, metadata management, and data classification standards
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; capable of leading workshops and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in agile, multi-vendor delivery environments

Role is outside IR35, Hybrid work locations (Home/Central London)

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