Data Governance Specialist

APPIT Software Solutions is hiring a Data Governance Specialist in London, UK. Define and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards across the enterprise data ecosystem at APPIT Software in London.

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with GDPR and UK data regulations
• Manage data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking using tools like Collibra or Alation
• Define and enforce data classification, sensitivity labeling, and access control policies across data platforms
• Lead data quality initiatives including profiling, cleansing rules, and data quality scorecards
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory adherence
• Establish data stewardship programs and train business data owners on governance best practices

• 5-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data discipline
• Deep understanding of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and data privacy regulations
• Hands on experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Apache Atlas, or Informatica)
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks, master data management, and reference data standards
• Strong understanding of data architecture concepts including data warehousing, data lakes, and cloud platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for driving governance adoption

• DAMA CDMP certification or equivalent data governance credential
• Experience with PII detection and automated data classification tools
• Familiarity with data mesh principles and federated governance models

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