Data Governance Expert on Collibra

With 7,000+ experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and tech group helping businesses innovate and grow through AI, Data, and Blockchain. Certified Great Place To Work, we’re aiming for €1B revenue by 2025. At Talan, we believe in Positive Innovation— using technology to serve people and society. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in Collibra to support a strategic, multi-year data transformation initiative. This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with internal stakeholders and Collibra’s professional services team to ensure a successful implementation and operationalization of enterprise data governance. Role and responsibilities Phase 1: Implementation Support (Year 1) Act as SME and point of contact during the deployment of Collibra Collaborate with Collibra Professional Services to: Define and structure data domains , catalogs , reference data , and business glossaries Design and implement data lineage and metadata workflows Assist in onboarding data stewards and business users Ensure strategic alignment between Collibra implementation and internal data governance objectives Phase 2 & 3: Data Governance Rollout (Years 2–3) Define and enforce governance roles and responsibilities (e.g., data owner, data steward) Implement and monitor data quality frameworks , including rule definition and KPI tracking Support issue resolution workflows, policy enforcement, and cross-functional governance coordination Work directly with key stakeholders, including business and IT leaders, to drive adoption and maturity Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields. Banking experience preferred but not mandatory. 3–5 years of hands‑on experience implementing and managing Collibra is mandatory Proven experience with: Data quality rules, metrics, and monitoring Metadata and reference data management Data lineage and workflow automation Strong communication skills with the ability to be clear, concise, and action‑oriented Curious, adaptable, and capable of aligning data governance needs with business priorities Comfortable working in small, flexible organizations with cross‑functional teams Self‑driven, organized, and pragmatic Ability to take ownership and work autonomously, with 10% of responsibilities related to project coordination At Talan, we invest in our employees' well‑being and empower them with benefits, including: The salary range for this role is US$100,000 - US$160,000 401(k) retirement plan with company matching 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out) 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year ❤️Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA Voluntary STD and LTD All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talan Group