Senior Data Governance Specialist

**Key Requirements & Responsibilities:**

• Own the development, enforcement, and lifecycle of data governance policies implemented as code with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and integrated into CI/CD.
• Implement and audit RBAC/ABAC; coordinate periodic access reviews, segregation of duties controls, and privileged access governance aligned with corporate security.
• Author and maintain data contracts (YAML/dbt) to enforce schema consistency, data ownership, and SLAs.
• Maintain a centralized policy register and SOPs for enforcement, exceptions, approvals, escalations, and reviews; provide enablement and training.
• Partner with the Metadata Management function to define standards for metadata capture, ownership, glossary, and stewardship; align policies with catalog workflows without owning day-to-day operations.
• Define requirements and drive coverage for end-to-end data lineage with Engineering and Metadata Management to support audit, impact analysis, and change management.
• Establish and report governance KPIs and publish dashboards for leadership.
• Evaluate and integrate governance tooling with the modern stack and leverage automation/GenAI for documentation and exception handling.
• Provide recommendations to improve governance practices and ensure alignment with internal policies, privacy standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to other team members.

**Qualifications:**

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, security, or a similar role.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field is typically required.
• Hands-on experience with policy-as-code and Open Policy Agent (OPA), including authoring and testing policies and integrating them into CI/CD.
• Experience administering or implementing data governance/catalog tools such as Atlan or Collibra.
• Deep understanding of metadata and lineage concepts, access control models, and regulatory considerations.
• Proficiency in SQL, Git Hub, Python, SQL Server, and experience with BI tools.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and data transformation tools.
• Exposure to GenAI tools and prompt-based automation for governance documentation and workflows.
• Ability to build and interpret governance dashboards and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with agile work environments and scrum ceremonies.
• Experience working with crossfunctional teams to resolve governance issues and align on standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As Assent is committed to providing a supportive work environment, you can expect wellness benefits, financial benefits, opportunities for lifelong learning, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or accommodation during the interview and selection process, please reach out to hidden_email for support.,