Data Governance Expert
Core
Build and run an enterprise-scale data governance program for a global data warehouse, influencing technical teams to implement governance rules and controls while chairing a globally distributed Data Governance Council.
Role type
Senior Data Governance Expert (Strategy & Policy)
Builds
Enterprise data warehouse governance frameworks, policies, and controls for a global gaming company
Domain
Gaming industry, Data Governance, Security, Compliance, Legal
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Data governance strategy, Security and privacy concepts, Policy translation, Stakeholder collaboration, Risk identification, Process improvement, Data lifecycle management, Data classification, Access control, Documentation
Preferred skills
Modern data platforms (BigQuery, Snowflake), IAM concepts, BI tools, Regulated environments experience, Global organization experience
Responsibilities
Support execution of data governance strategy for the global data warehouse, Translate requirements into actionable policies with Security/Privacy/Legal teams, Define and implement governance frameworks (classification, PII, access control, lifecycle), Collaborate with engineering to ensure policy implementation, Maintain governance documentation and decision logs, Identify data usage risks and support mitigation plans, Improve processes and training materials for team adoption, Support governance needs for new projects and AI usage, Participate in governance forums and working groups, Define data ownership and accountability, Ensure appropriate use of sensitive data, Apply data lifecycle policies (retention, archiving), Balance data access, risk, and business value
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence