Data & AI Governance Consultant (Senior-Lead)

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Ever wondered what it feels like to be a Data & AI Governance Consultant (Senior-Lead) in Netcompany?

Joining us as a Data & AI Governance Consultant (Senior-Lead), you will play a key role in establishing and evolving data and AI governance practices that strengthen data quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote responsible AI adoption.

Working at the intersection of technology, business, and governance, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate governance requirements into practical solutions that create real business value.

Whether you specialize in data governance or are looking to expand your expertise into AI governance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how organizations manage, protect, and leverage their data.

As a Data & AI Governance Consultant (Senior-Lead) you will:

• Implement data governance solutions: Configure and manage governance platforms such as IBM Knowledge Catalog and Microsoft Purview.
• Establish governance policies: Design and implement policies covering data classification, access control, ownership, and responsible data usage.
• Build trusted data assets: Develop and maintain metadata assets, business glossaries, data lineage, and data stewardship models.
• Strengthen data quality and compliance: Define and monitor data quality metrics and support compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including GDPR.
• Support AI governance initiatives: Contribute to practices that promote AI transparency, model lineage, fairness, explainability, and auditability.
• Enable adoption across the organization: Document governance processes, prepare functional documentation, and deliver training and onboarding to relevant users.
• Bridge business and technology: Work closely with IT teams, data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, practical solutions.

What would make you a fit for the role:

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Knowledge Catalog and/or Microsoft Purview.
• A solid understanding of data catalogs, metadata management, data quality, data lineage, and data stewardship.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, particularly GDPR, and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with cloud environments, ideally IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or AWS.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• A structured, proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable solutions.

It would also be a plus if you match some of the following:

• Certifications in IBM data products, Microsoft Purview, Azure, or AI-related technologies.
• Experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Data or similar enterprise data platforms.
• An understanding of AI governance principles, including model explainability, bias detection, accountability, and transparency.
• Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear Functional Specification Documents (FSDs).
• Basic SQL knowledge and the ability to understand or work with SQL queries.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks and tools, such as IBM Watson OpenScale and Microsoft's Responsible AI solutions.

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with: 

• The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model
• A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps
• A competitive compensation & benefits package
• Health and life insurance program
• Meal and commuting allowance
• Well-being activities (on premises)
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
• A personalized development plan for targeted career growth

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

By joining Netcompany in Athens, you will be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

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