Data Governance Manager

Company Description Kazarma Consulting is a specialized advisory firm with over 30 years of experience supporting organizations in strategic management, interim management, and tender/bid management projects. The company partners with clients to improve decision-making, optimize operations, and deliver complex projects successfully. Kazarma Consulting offers tailored consulting engagements that combine deep industry knowledge with practical, hands-on support. Professionals joining the firm can expect to work in a dynamic environment with clients facing significant strategic and operational challenges. The organization values expertise, integrity, and a collaborative approach to solving client problems. Role Description The Data Governance Manager is a contract role responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing data governance frameworks and policies across client organizations. Based in Brussels in a hybrid arrangement, the role combines on-site collaboration with stakeholders and the possibility to work from home for part of the week. Day-to-day activities include establishing data ownership and stewardship models, aligning data standards with business objectives, and coordinating data quality initiatives across departments. The Data Governance Manager will work closely with business and IT teams to document data processes, manage data-related risks, and support compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. The role also involves monitoring adherence to data governance guidelines, reporting on data quality and data management metrics, and providing guidance and training to stakeholders to ensure sustainable data practices. Tasks: The data governance manager primary focus is :
• Define the mission, objectives and strategy of the stream he/she is responsible for.
• Lead a team of data governance experts and/or data quality analysts to achieve his/her stream objectives
• Manage together with the other CoE managers and Senior Management, all organization wide data governance, quality and regulations activities
• Establish and ensure adherence to the enterprise data governance, quality, modeling and regulation frameworks for data policies, standards and practices, both at the data, business and tribe level, to achieve the required level of data quality integrity, protection and compliance with the regulation
• Serve as a point of escalation for governance, quality, integrity, protection and data compliance issues
• Work closely with Business and Functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets Qualifications
• Strong skills in Data Governance and Data Management, with experience designing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Data Quality and Master Data Management, including defining standards, controls, and remediation processes.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data issues, identify root causes, and propose actionable solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders and IT, in a consulting or project-based environment.
• Knowledge of relevant data regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in enterprise data management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior experience in a manager or lead role in data governance or data management initiatives is highly beneficial.
• French or Dutch Fluency is mandatory.
• Experience in financial institutions is benificial.