Data Governance Consultant

Job Title: Data Governance Consultant Duration: 12 Month Contract Only Accepting Local Candidates to Des Moines, IA Hybrid: 3 days in the office 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. 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.