Data Governance Consultant

Job Title: Data Governance Consultant Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Des Moines, IA. (Local Candidates Only) Position Overview: As a Data Governance Consultant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, quality, and usability of data assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain data governance standards, policies, and processes that support organizational goals and drive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Data Governance Framework Development: Work with stakeholders to define and implement a robust data governance framework, addressing data quality, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data privacy. Data Quality Management: Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring processes to assess and improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across operational systems and workflows. Metadata Management: Develop and maintain metadata repositories and data dictionaries to catalog data assets, including attributes, classifications, and relationships, ensuring data lineage, traceability, and accessibility. Data Privacy and Security: Implement controls to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse, adhering to privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and company policies. Data Governance Compliance: Monitor adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. Conduct audits and collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve issues while mitigating risks. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with data domain teams, as well as groups in R&D, IT, and Commercial, to understand data requirements, align governance initiatives with business priorities, and promote stewardship best practices. Change Management and Training: Create and deliver training programs and communication materials to build awareness and adoption of governance standards. Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Science, or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, preferably in agriculture or manufacturing. • Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and tools, with hands-on implementation experience. • Proficiency in data quality assessment, metadata management, and data privacy/security practices. • Familiarity with global supply chain operations and manufacturing processes is a plus. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. • Willingness to work onsite at our headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, with occasional travel as needed. Why Join Us: • • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies and make a meaningful impact on organizational success. • Collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth. If you are passionate about driving data governance excellence and leveraging data for strategic insights, we encourage you to apply for the Data Steward position and be a vital part of unlocking the full potential of our data assets.