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Role: Data Governance Consultant
Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: Long Term
Job Description
We are looking for a highly experienced Data Governance Consultant (10 years) to lead enterprise-level data governance and compliance initiatives. The consultant will drive data quality, metadata management, and governance across APIs, data models, and event-driven systems in a regulated financial services environment.
Primary Skill Set (Mandatory)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
- 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data architecture.
- Strong understanding of API governance, lifecycle, and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger, REST, GraphQL).
- Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka).
- In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM.
- Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, SOX, etc.).
- Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, SQL, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
Preferred Skill Set
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Hands-on with data catalog and governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
- Familiarity with API/event management platforms (Apigee, Kafka, MuleSoft).
- Relevant certifications in data governance, data management, or compliance (e.g., CDMP, DCAM).
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead reviews of data models, APIs, and events to ensure compliance with governance standards.
- Oversee metadata, schema, and lineage documentation for governed assets.
- Partner with business, architecture, and technology teams to enforce consistent governance practices.
- Develop and maintain data governance policies, controls, and quality standards.
- Deliver governance metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership visibility.
- Drive training, awareness, and adoption of enterprise data governance best practices.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.43 - $60.73 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What is your Visa Status?
- What is your current location with pin?
- Mention your mail ID?
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43085: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $61