Data Governance SME (Alation)

Hiring: Data Governance SME (Alation) | Houston, TX (Hybrid) 📍 Are you an Alation power user who knows that data governance is about more than just documentation—it's about driving real business value? We are looking for a Data Governance Subject Matter Expert to lead a high-priority Alation implementation for a major client in Houston. This isn't just a "maintain the status quo" role; we need a strategist who can build a world-class data culture from the ground up. The Setup: • Location: Houston, TX (3 days on-site / 2 days remote). • The Tech: Deep focus on the Alation Data Intelligence Platform. • The Mission: Turn raw metadata into a governed, searchable, and trusted enterprise asset. What You’ll Do: • Lead the Platform: Serve as the technical and strategic lead for Alation, managing everything from metadata ingestion to lineage. • Build the Blueprint: Design data stewardship programs and business glossaries that people actually use. • Be the Expert: Bridge the gap between IT and Business, showing stakeholders how governed data leads to faster, better decisions. • Drive Adoption: Conduct workshops and training to ensure Alation becomes the "heart" of the data organization. What You Bring: • Proven Alation Experience: You’ve been in the trenches with Alation for 3+ years and know its capabilities inside and out. • Governance DNA: You understand DAMA principles and how to apply them to modern cloud environments (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.). • Houston Presence: You are local to or willing to commute to the Houston area for 3 days of on-site collaboration per week. • Communication Skills: You can explain complex data lineage to a C-suite executive just as easily as you can to a Data Engineer. How to Apply: Kindly share your updated CV on -chandan.s@globalapplications.com #DataGovernance #Alation #HoustonJobs #DataStewardship #MetadataManagement #Hiring