Data Governance Consultant

💻 100% remote

📍Location: Poland

📅 Full-time engagement (long-term cooperation preferred))

Join a team that builds solutions for global leaders We are an IT services company specializing in building cutting-edge data platforms for large enterprises worldwide. Our solutions help some of the biggest global corporations stay ahead in a fast-changing digital landscape

What makes us different?

👉 A team of experienced consultants — mostly senior-level experts

👉 Real impact on large-scale, business-critical systems

👉 A strong focus on quality, innovation, and knowledge sharing

Infinite Services is looking for an experienced Data Governance Consultant to support a strategic data transformation project for a large Polish organization.

We are looking for a senior IT professional who combines strong organizational and consulting experience with a solid understanding of Data Governance, Data Management and data-related processes .

This role is particularly suited to someone who has spent many years working in IT, data, technology, product, service or security-related environments and has developed significant experience in Data Governance, data management or establishing processes around data .

You will be expected not only to provide recommendations, but to help the organization build a practical Data Governance model from the ground up , establish ownership and accountability, improve decision-making processes and build support for Data Governance at senior management level.

Your Responsibilities

• Assess the organization's current approach to data management and identify key governance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.

• Design and help implement a practical Data Governance operating model tailored to the organization's business and organizational structure.

• Develop a Data Governance strategy and roadmap, taking into account the organization's current maturity, business priorities and internal constraints.

• Define and establish key governance processes, including:

• data ownership and accountability,

• roles and responsibilities,

• data requirements and demand management,

• decision-making and escalation paths,

• prioritization and budgeting,

• stakeholder engagement and communication.

• Help establish clear ownership and accountability for data, data products and analytical solutions.

• Review existing ways of working and identify opportunities to improve how data-related initiatives are initiated, prioritized, funded and delivered.

• Identify and flag data, information security and governance risks and recommend appropriate improvements.

• Work closely with business, data, IT, security and management stakeholders to build alignment and ownership.

• Develop and communicate a strong business case for Data Governance, demonstrating its value to the organization.

• Support the client in building visibility and organizational support for the data function, including communication with senior management and executive stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted Data Governance subject-matter expert and advisor, providing practical recommendations and challenging existing approaches when necessary.

• Help establish foundations that will allow Data Governance to become a sustainable part of the organization's operating model.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of professional experience in IT, data, technology or related areas, gained in complex organizational environments.
• Significant practical experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy or related data-focused areas.
• Experience in designing, implementing or improving Data Governance processes, operating models or frameworks.
• A proven track record of hands-on implementation and delivery — not exclusively advisory or strategy work.
• Strong understanding of organizational processes, operating models, roles and responsibilities, ownership and accountability.
• Experience working with data organizations, data platforms, BI environments, data products or analytical solutions.
• Understanding of information security, data security, risk or compliance-related topics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior management.
• Excellent consulting and communication skills, with the ability to operate as an independent expert and trusted advisor.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, understand different stakeholder perspectives and build support for change.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to translate Data Governance concepts into concrete processes, responsibilities and business outcomes.
• Fluent Polish and English.

Relevant professional backgrounds Your career does not need to have followed a traditional Data Governance path.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals who have developed their expertise through areas such as:

• Data Governance / Data Management
• Data Strategy
• Data Analytics / BI

What’s in it for you? ✨ Certification & training budget to support your growth

🏡 Flexible work model — remote or hybrid, your choice

🏥 Access to private medical care & sports card

📚 Additional training opportunities

🤝 Supportive, knowledge-sharing environment with senior experts

🚀 Opportunity to grow within a high-impact, international project

Hiring process — simple & transparent

• Quick HR call to get to know you
• Technical meeting with a Manager or Architect
• Feedback & next steps