Data Governance Consultant

Job Title: Data Governance Consultant

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Only Accepting Local Candidates to Des Moines, IA

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Position Overview:

As a Data Governance Consultant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, quality, and usability of data assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain data governance standards, policies, and processes that support organizational goals and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance Framework Development:

Work with stakeholders to define and implement a robust data governance framework, addressing data quality, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data privacy.

Data Quality Management:

Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring processes to assess and improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across operational systems and workflows.

Metadata Management:

Develop and maintain metadata repositories and data dictionaries to catalog data assets, including attributes, classifications, and relationships, ensuring data lineage, traceability, and accessibility.

Data Privacy and Security:

Implement controls to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse, adhering to privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and company policies.

Data Governance Compliance:

Monitor adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. Conduct audits and collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve issues while mitigating risks.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with data domain teams, as well as groups in R&D, IT, and Commercial, to understand data requirements, align governance initiatives with business priorities, and promote stewardship best practices.

Change Management and Training:

Create and deliver training programs and communication materials to build awareness and adoption of governance standards. Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, preferably in agriculture or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and tools, with hands-on implementation experience.
• Proficiency in data quality assessment, metadata management, and data privacy/security practices.
• Familiarity with global supply chain operations and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies and make a meaningful impact on organizational success.
• Collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth.