Data Governance Consultant

Inetum is a European leader in digital services. Every day, the Group's 28,000 consultants and specialists aim to make a digital impact for businesses, public sector bodies and society as a whole: solutions that contribute to performance, innovation and the common good.
Present in 19 countries, close to the regions, and with its major software publisher partners, Inetum meets the challenges of digital transformation with proximity and flexibility.
Driven by its ambition to grow and industrialize, Inetum generated sales of €2.5 billion in 2023.

In response to a market that has been growing steadily for over 30 years, Inetum has made the deliberate choice to refocus on 4 core businesses in order to gain strength and offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of its customers: consulting (Inetum Consulting), infrastructure and application management (Inetum Technologies), software implementation (Inetum Solutions) and its own software publishing business (Inetum Software). Inetum has forged strategic partnerships with 4 of the world's leading software publishers - Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft and SAP - and is pursuing a dedicated acquisition strategy to become one of Europe's top 5 in these technologies, and offer the best expertise to its customers.

At Inetum Belgium, we offer more than just a job; we provide an inspiring environment and opportunities for growth and development. We strive to create a workplace where you can harness your talents, contribute to challenging projects, and be part of a leading IT consultancy group.

Inetum Belgium is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data Governance Consultant to join their teams. The person will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management, quality, and security of the customers data assets. The Data Governance consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement robust data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Data Governance Framework

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures to govern the collection, storage, usage, and sharing of data.
• Provide guidance in the design of these policies, standards and procedures and quantifying them by defining KPIs to measure the success of data governance initiatives, identify areas of improvement and ensuring accountability.

Data Quality Management

• Design and implement data quality standards and processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of organizational data.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to define and enforce data quality metrics.
• Deepen the existing framework on the process of moving from a data quality need to a data quality metric.

Metadata Management

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of metadata repositories to facilitate understanding and lineage of data across the organization.
• Define and implement metadata standards to improve data discoverability and transparency.

Data Classification and Security

• Develop and implement data classification schemes to identify and protect sensitive information.
• Develop goals on data categorisation and integrity & availability.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure the enforcement of data security measures and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Data Stewardship

• Work closely with data stewards to assign ownership and accountability for data assets.
• Provide guidance and support to data stewards in their role of maintaining data quality and integrity.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Stay current with data protection laws and regulations and ensure the organization's data governance practices comply with these standards.
• Establish and maintain processes for auditing and reporting on data governance compliance.

Data Lifecycle Management

• Define and implement policies for the lifecycle management of data, including data retention, archiving, and disposal.
• Collaborate with business units to understand data usage patterns and optimize data storage and access.

• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles, metadata management, and data classification.
• Knowledge of relevant data protection and privacy regulations.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies i.e., at least 1 year experience of Pureview and/or Collibra in production environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferable experience within DAMA (DMBOK).
• You communicate clearly in Dutch and/or French and English (both written and spoken).

Discover Your Future with Inetum Belgium

• Make a Difference with a Meaningful Career: step into a role where your work truly matters. At Inetum Belgium, you’ll have the chance to impact lives and drive meaningful change every day.
• Grow and Evolve Professionally: embrace a culture of continuous learning and development. We offer a range of training opportunities designed to help you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Unlock Relevant Career Opportunities: pursue the career path you’ve always dreamed of with tailored opportunities and the IT expertise you need to succeed.
• Achieve Work-Life Balance: we value your well-being. Enjoy flexible working hours, the convenience of satellite offices, the comfort of home working, and an informal, no-nonsense environment.
• Enjoy Generous Annual Leave: life is more than just work. Take advantage of 32 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.
• Travel in Comfort: forget the hassle of commuting. We provide a company car and a national fuel/charging card to keep you on the move. Prefer a different option? You can choose a mobility allowance instead.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: your health and security are our priorities. Benefit from group insurance and hospitalization insurance that show we care.
• Attractive Compensation Package: we offer a competitive gross salary  to recognize and appreciate your hard work.