Data Governance & Quality Expert

Function

We’re looking for a Data Governance & Data Quality Expert to support our client in strengthening their ambition to become a truly data-driven organization. In this strategic role, you will help position data as a shared enterprise asset by shaping governance frameworks, improving data quality standards, and embedding a culture of data ownership and literacy across the organization.

The Role

As part of our client’s Data & Analytics environment, you will design, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide data governance and data quality frameworks. You will act as both architect and change agent — aligning governance structures with business strategy while ensuring practical adoption across teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and evolving the data governance framework (target operating model, roles & responsibilities, governance bodies, business glossary, metadata management, and compliance structures)

• Establishing and monitoring a robust data quality framework, including rule definition and performance tracking

• Ensuring regulatory compliance, data protection alignment, and transparency through data lineage and classification

• Collaborating closely with business and IT stakeholders to integrate governance processes into operational reality

• Driving change management initiatives, coaching and supporting new data roles such as Data Owners and Data Stewards

• Monitoring governance KPIs, identifying non-compliance risks, and implementing corrective actions

• Overseeing the quality and timeliness of governance deliverables (business term documentation, metadata enrichment, classification, DQ rules)

• Contributing to and leading internal and external data governance communities

Profile & Required Experience

Our client is seeking a senior professional with proven experience in large-scale environments covering:

• Data governance operating models and governing bodies

• Data quality management and monitoring

• Data protection and regulatory compliance

• Data lineage, metadata management, and business glossary development

In addition, you bring:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Fluency in Dutch, French, and English (minimum professional proficiency levels required)

• Availability to work on-site in Brussels at least two days per week

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to simplify complex regulatory and technical topics

• Solid coordination and facilitation skills, ideally backed by project or program management experience

• Proficiency in Python and/or SQL

• Experience with leading data governance tools (considered a strong asset)

• Certifications such as DMBOK, CIGO, AAIM or equivalent (a plus)

What Makes You Stand Out

You combine structure with pragmatism. You are able to bridge Business and IT, act as an integrator across stakeholders, and translate governance theory into sustainable operational practices. With a strong data mindset and a passion for clarity, you help organizations not only define governance frameworks — but truly live them.