Senior Consultant Data Governance (m/f/d)

About synvert a GlobalLogic company

We are an innovative IT consultancy company with a focus on Big Data projects. Our customers draw from a wide range of industries i.e. automotive, finance, retail, and insurance. Our goal is to develop data-based (product) innovations for our customers via integrating, analysing, processing, and optimising complex data; to take an idea from development into production, ultimately to assure maximal value for the customer. 
Our team is highly competent, agile, international, and forms the heart of synvert. We guarantee our team members flexibility and personal responsibility and look forward to getting to know you!

Your Tasks

• Lead data governance projects from initial planning and initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes (incl. P&L).
• Establish offerings around our organization and current market trends and lead sales pitches as the subject matter expert.
• Land & Expand: Identify opportunities and risks in projects and successfully create new roles within existing projects.
• Design and implement comprehensive Data Governance and Data Mesh-aligned frameworks tailored to client needs.
• Provide expert advice on best practices around data governance and data management.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to enable clients on data governance principles.
• Strengthen the data governance cluster with strong technical and organizational data strategy and governance expertise.
• Represent our company in external networks and build up the reputation in the market.

What do we expect from you?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
• Experience in consulting or advisory roles related to data governance.
• Proven track record of successfully leading data governance projects.
• Working with data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Ab Initio, Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Strong understanding of data governance and data mesh principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, EU AI Act, etc.).
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or in similar qualifications
• Openness to occasional travel (up to 30% of the time)
• German, English: fluent in speaking & writing

Nice to have: 

• Relevant certifications (e.g. DAMA Certified Data Management Professional, etc.).
• Experience with managing projects as well as hands-on implementation of the Cloud/ area Data Engineering projects
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and risks within projects and create new roles within existing projects.

What you can expect

Agile Company Culture and the best team

• A highly qualified, supportive, and diverse team
• Culture based on trust, transparency, and self-organization
• Opportunity to shape the organization and be part of the growth
• Regular team events and celebrations including a Summer Party, Oktoberfest, Christmas Party, team dinners, and Data Talks

Continuous Development

• From the first day on you will be guided by your buddy and supported by the onboarding process
• Support by mentors to develop your skills and keep your tech stack up to date
• Development planning meetings that support you to define your career plans
• Continuous learning with at least 7 training days every year, sponsored certifications and personal training budget

Flexible Working

• Flexibility to choose office vs. home office in Munich or Stuttgart
• Up to 20 days remote work from abroad
• Sabbatical Program

Other Benefits

• Fully transparent compensation ranges based on market standards
• Good Equipment 
• Yearly salary review
• 30 days of vacation
• Relocation support
• Urban Sports Club Membership
• JobRad
• Job-Ticket (25% of the ticket price)