Data governance consultant

About Capgemini Invent

As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables company leaders to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 30 offices and creative studios around the world, Capgemini comprises a 1,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth.

YOUR ROLE

As a Consultant in Data Governance, you help clients build trust in their data by designing and implementing governance frameworks, operating models, and enabling capabilities. You bring a solid understanding of data management disciplines combined with practical experience delivering governance initiatives. 

As a consultant in Data Governance, your role includes:
•    Design and implement pragmatic data governance frameworks and operating models, including roles, decision rights, and policies, tailored to client maturity and context
•    Support and contribute to data quality initiatives, including issue identification, prioritisation, remediation workflows, and basic monitoring practices
•    Define and maintain governance artefacts such as business glossaries, metadata standards, data lineage approaches, semantic definitions, and governance KPIs
•    Conduct data governance maturity assessments and contribute to the development of realistic, actionable roadmaps
•    Support the establishment of data stewardship and domain ownership, and help embed governance processes into day‑to‑day operations
•    Advise on the selection and adoption of governance, metadata, and data quality tools (e.g. Collibra, Informatica), primarily from a functional and business perspective
•    Translate governance requirements into clear functional specifications and collaborate with data, platform, and IT teams during implementation
•    Facilitate workshops and working sessions with stakeholders across business and IT to drive alignment and adoption
•    Contribute to responsible AI and data ethics initiatives, such as defining governance principles, controls, and alignment with regulatory expectations for AI/GenAI systems
•    Support internal knowledge development, including coaching junior colleagues, contributing to proposals, and evolving governance methodologies

YOUR PROFILE

Required skills and experience 

•    A master’s degree in business engineering, applied economics, computer science, data science, information technology, or a related field
•    3 to 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, metadata, or data quality initiatives
•    Hands‑on experience with data governance, metadata, or data quality tools (from a business or functional perspective)
•    Ability to work comfortably at the intersection of business and technology
•    Fluency in English and Dutch (French is a strong plus) 

Preferred skills and experience

•    Good understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, and the end‑to‑end data lifecycle
•    Practical familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA), with the ability to apply them pragmatically rather than theoretically
•    Experience contributing to governance initiatives in large, complex, or regulated environments
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain governance concepts to both business and technical audiences
•    A proactive and ownership‑driven mindset, with curiosity to explore topics related to data governance, Data & AI, and emerging regulations

WHAT WE OFFER

At Capgemini, we actively embody our motto: "Get the future you want": 
•    A stimulating and intellectually challenging role within a leading management consulting company
•    An interesting salary package including a company car or mobility budget, fringe benefits 
•    A clear and direct career path with ample growth potential, within a dynamic and diverse team
•    Autonomy to shape your growth path, with opportunities to work on initiatives that align with your interests and capabilities
•    Tailored Training and Personal Development opportunities to support your professional ambitions
•    Flexible working arrangements, encompassing teleworking, flexible working hours, and opportunities for working abroad
•    Personalized mentoring provided by a dedicated counselor to facilitate your personal and professional growth within the organization
•    An inspiring and collaborative atmosphere, emphasizing team building, engaging team events, and a touch of after-work enjoyment