Data Governance Specialist – Lead Consultant Specialist (GCB 4.1)

Join us at the forefront of the Big Data and Cloud revolution. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Data Governance Specialist to take on a pivotal role within our global technology team. As a Lead Consultant Specialist, you will be instrumental in shaping and safeguarding our data governance strategy across GPS Data platforms, driving both innovation and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive end-to-end data governance framework, including processes, policies, and standards to support effective data management.
   
• Oversee and protect the data assets of GPS Data platforms, ensuring data integrity, consistency, security, and compliance.
   
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders to ensure adherence to data governance policies throughout the data lifecycle.
   
• Define and execute the Data Governance Roadmap, including tracking progress and delivering regular status reports.
   
• Establish best practices for data management, quality, and lifecycle governance, with a continuous improvement mindset.
   
• Build organizational capacity and awareness in data literacy and drive a data-driven culture.
   
• Identify and facilitate employee training to strengthen data governance capabilities across teams.
   
• Promote automation of data management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
   
• Define and enforce data security standards, governing data movement, storage, and usage.
   
• Function both as an individual contributor and as a leader of a small team (2–5 members).
   
• Work closely with business and operations teams to understand needs and define both short-term features and long-term strategies.
   
• Leverage expertise in payments, banking, and data analytics to solve complex business problems.
   
• Recommend and implement methods to enhance data quality, streamline systems, and support strategic decision-making.
   
• Manage multiple priorities effectively and collaborate across partner teams to deliver results.
   

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, including data quality, master data management, data privacy & compliance, metadata management, and data lineage.
   
• Proven track record in developing and implementing full-scale data governance frameworks.
   
• Strong background in the Payments and Banking domain is essential.
   
• Hands-on experience with automated data cataloging, metadata management, and data discovery tools.
   
• Deep understanding of data governance best practices, tools, and industry standards.
   
• Experience managing data compliance across large, globally distributed financial organizations.
   
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
   
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with a strong foundation in at least two of the following: Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics.

Preferred Skills and Experience (Nice to Have)

• Knowledge of Relational, NoSQL, and DocumentDB databases.
   
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, BigTable, MongoDB, Neo4j, or similar technologies.
   
• Expertise in Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Modeling.
   
• Experience with Agile methodologies and leading agile teams in alignment with organizational objectives.
   
• Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative team player with a focus on quality and operational efficiency.