Pauwels Consulting
EN
Data Governance Specialist
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Data
Work experience: 7-10
Reference number: 89806

We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Specialist to design and implement a pragmatic governance framework that ensures high-quality, accessible, and well-documented data across the organization. You’ll also play a key role in preparing for NIS2 compliance, helping the company meet cybersecurity and critical data management requirements.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and implement a data governance framework covering quality, documentation, discoverability, and accessibility.
  • Inventory, classify, and categorize critical data at rest and in transit.
  • Define and monitor data policies around protection, secure deletion, access controls, and backup/restore.
  • Ensure master data management practices are applied to guarantee data uniqueness.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement governance principles in ongoing projects.
  • Drive risk and compliance activities, including confidentiality classification and secure data sharing.
  • Support training and awareness campaigns around good data practices.
  • Contribute directly to NIS2 compliance milestones

What are we looking for?

  • 7+ years of experience in data governance and data quality.
  • Strong knowledge of governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
  • Hands-on experience with metadata & governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Ovaledge).
  • Solid understanding of data methodologies & technologies, able to collaborate with IT and Data Management teams.
  • Strong documentation, presentation, and change management skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities in complex organizations.
  • Proven leadership skills to drive adoption of governance principles.
  • Languages: Native-level French or Dutch, with professional English.

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of NIS2 regulation.
  • Familiarity with standards like ISO/IEC 38505, ISO 8000, GDPR.
  • Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, public sector).

What do we offer?

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (7 months, full-time)

Location: Brussels – hybrid work model

Contract type: Freelance / Permanent

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