Data Governance Officer
Job Title: Data Governance Officer
Location: Belgium
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Data Governance
Role Overview
We are seeking a Data Governance Officer with hands-on experience in establishing and operationalizing data governance frameworks. The role involves full lifecycle involvement, working closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and implement data governance frameworks across business domains
Lead data governance initiatives for multiple clients, from design to execution
Define and maintain business glossaries, data definitions, and ownership models
Design and enforce data quality frameworks, standards, and controls
Support the implementation and adoption of the proposed data governance tool
Collaborate with data owners, stewards, architects, and business stakeholders
Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements (GDPR, internal policies)
Monitor data quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a key contributor with full end-to-end involvement in governance activities
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Governance
Proven experience in establishing data governance at least two client organizations
Strong hands-on experience with:
Business Glossaries
Data Quality Frameworks
Data Governance tools (hands-on with proposed/selected tools)
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to translate business requirements into governance standards
Language Requirements (Mandatory)
Dutch (NL): Fluent
French (FR): Fluent
English (EN): Professional working proficiency
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated industries (banking, insurance, public sector)
Familiarity with enterprise data management concepts
Experience working in Belgian or EU-based organizations
Why Join
Opportunity to play a key role in building and maturing data governance
High visibility role with full ownership and impact
Collaborative, multicultural, and multilingual work environment