Data Management Consultant

We are seeking a dedicated Data Management Consultant to support the data governance and data management initiatives of our organization. In this role, you will work closely with senior data managers, business analysts, and IT teams to maintain data quality, support data governance practices, and assist in data integration projects. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of data management principles and hands-on experience in data governance, data quality assessment, and data integration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support Data Governance Initiatives:

   
   
   • Assist in implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures under the guidance of senior data management leaders.
   • Help track data governance metrics and prepare reports on data quality, compliance, and governance status.

2. Data Quality Support:

   
   
   • Conduct data validation and cleansing activities to maintain high data quality across systems.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address data quality issues, documenting processes and findings.

3. Master Data Management (MDM) Assistance:

   
   
   • Provide support in MDM projects, helping maintain accurate master data across various systems.
   • Ensure data alignment by coordinating with business units and supporting efforts to streamline data definitions and usage.

4. Compliance & Security Support:

   
   
   • Assist with data privacy and compliance requirements, ensuring data management practices adhere to relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
   • Work with IT and compliance teams to address data access and security concerns, logging and tracking issues as needed.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

   
   
   • Maintain accurate documentation for data governance practices, policies, and data quality activities.
   • Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations to communicate data governance and quality updates to stakeholders.

6. Training & Stakeholder Support:

   
   
   • Assist in training sessions and workshops to promote data literacy and governance practices among business users.
   • Act as a point of contact for data-related inquiries, supporting teams with data-related challenges and guiding best practices.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or data quality support roles.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail in maintaining data quality and data governance documentation.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to assist stakeholders and explain data governance concepts to non-technical users.
• Certifications (Preferred): Basic data management certifications (e.g., CDMP) are a plus.