Data Governance Consultant (Informatica)

Summary Our Data & AI practice is growing, and we're looking for a Data Governance Consultant who is as comfortable facilitating a data literacy workshop in a boardroom as they are building a data quality policy in a catalog This is a practitioner-level role that sits at the intersection of governance frameworks, enterprise enablement, and content-driven change management The Data Governance Consultant will work directly with enterprise clients across industries to establish, operationalize, and sustain data governance programs — with a distinct emphasis on driving adoption through structured training curricula, on-demand content, and hands‑on literacy programs that make data governance tangible for business stakeholders Hands‑on experience with Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC)/Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC), is preferred This position is Onsite 3 Days per week Responsibilities Data Governance Program Delivery Design, implement, and operationalize data governance frameworks aligned to DAMA DMBOK principles across policy, stewardship, and accountability structures Support the development and execution of Data Governance Operating Models (DGOMs), including roles, councils, and escalation paths Define and enforce data ownership, data stewardship, and data trustee responsibilities in collaboration with client business and IT stakeholders Lead governance maturity assessments and translate findings into prioritized, phased roadmaps Data Quality & Risk Establish and maintain data quality rules, scorecards, and remediation workflows across critical data domains Define data quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness) and instrument measurement frameworks within client platforms Identify, document, and manage data risk across the data lifecycle — including lineage gaps, access control deficiencies, and regulatory exposure Partner with risk, compliance, and legal teams to align governance controls with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, etc.) Data Lifecycle & Metadata Management Map and document end‑to‑end data lifecycle stages — from creation and ingestion through archival and deletion — and establish governance controls at each stage Drive adoption of data catalog platforms (e.g., Informatica CDGC, Alation, Collibra, Atlan) including business glossary development, metadata tagging, and classification schema design Build and maintain data dictionaries, canonical data models, as well as reference/master data governance artifacts Partner with data engineering and platform teams to embed metadata capture, lineage tracking, and data contract enforcement into pipelines Data Literacy, Training & Content Creation Design and deliver structured data literacy programs for business stakeholders ranging from frontline analysts to executive sponsors Develop reusable training curricula, e‑learning modules, quick reference guides, and playbooks that demystify governance concepts for non‑technical audiences Create engaging enablement content — including presentations, workshop decks, videos, knowledge base articles, and governance newsletters — that drives sustained behavioral change Facilitate governance workshops, lunch‑and‑learns, office hours, and onboarding sessions for data stewards and data domain owners Build and manage a governance knowledge hub or learning portal in partnership with client communications and HR teams Measure literacy program effectiveness through assessments, adoption metrics, and stakeholder feedback loops Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related data discipline Demonstrated experience designing and delivering data literacy programs, training curricula, or governance enablement content for enterprise audiences Working knowledge of the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA‑DMBOK) and practical ability to apply its knowledge areas across a governance engagement Experience defining and operationalizing data quality frameworks, including profiling, rule definition, score‑carding, and remediation workflows Hands‑on familiarity with at least one enterprise data catalog platform (Informatica CDGC, Alation, Collibra, Atlan, or equivalent) Ability to document and communicate complex governance concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills — you can run a workshop, hold a room, and build trust with skeptical business users Dallas–Fort Worth metro area residency; ability to be onsite with clients 3 days per week Preferred Qualifications Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification (Associate or Practitioner) or equivalent DAMA‑recognised credential Experience with Instructional Design Methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) or Learning Management System (LMS) Administration Familiarity with regulatory data requirements across financial services, healthcare, energy, or manufacturing industries Experience with deploying or configuring Informatica IDMC/CDGC, including business glossary workflows and policy centre Background in change management or organisational transformation (Prosci ADKAR or similar) Why Join Paradigm At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organisations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm. Learn more at Policy Disclosure Paradigm maintains a strict drug‑free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5‑panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paradigm Technology