Data Strategy & Governance Consultant

Accenture

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Philadelphia, PAMilwaukee, WIDallas, TXColumbus, OHKirkland, WACincinnati, OHNew York, NYCleveland, OHOklahoma City, OKAustin, TXAlbany, NYChicago, ILSt. Pete, FLHartford, CTPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOMiami, FLSacramento, CARaleigh, NCMinneapolis, MNMountain View, CAScottsdale, AZMorristown, NJSan Francisco, CADenver, COBoston, MAOverland Park, KSLos Angeles, CACharlotte, NCWalnut Creek, CACarmel, CASeattle, WAHouston, TXArlington, TXAtlanta, GABentonville, ARBeaverton, ORNashville, TNDetroit, MISan Diego, CA
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$70,350–$205,800 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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TL;DR · Data Strategy & Governance Consultant

The Data Strategy & Governance Consultant joins the AI and Data practice to execute the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks. This role involves building stewardship processes, authoring data policies, and configuring governance tooling to ensure data is trusted and ready for analytics and AI. You will support governance structures by defining data classification, access policies, and metadata management standards. Key responsibilities include implementing and driving adoption of cataloging, lineage, and data quality tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, and Microsoft Purview. You will also ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements while supporting master data management efforts. This position solves the technical challenge of turning complex data into production-grade intelligence for Resources and Utilities organizations by creating actionable operating models.

What you'll do

  • Design and operationalize enterprise data governance frameworks covering ownership, stewardship, and quality standards.
  • Develop actionable governance operating models to provide trusted data for analytics and AI.
  • Establish governance structures including councils, data classification policies, and access protocols.
  • Implement and drive adoption of data cataloging, lineage, and quality tooling like Collibra or Snowflake.
  • Ensure all governance activities align with regulatory requirements and privacy compliance standards.
  • Document data standards and processes to support master data management efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data management, data governance, or data strategy role in a cloud environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operationalizing data governance frameworks including stewardship, ownership, and data quality.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with data cataloging or lineage tooling such as Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, or Microsoft Purview.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working within or supporting regulatory and privacy compliance requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience).
  • Applicants with an Associate’s Degree must have equivalent work experience.
  • Experience serving utilities clients, building semantic layers, or holding data governance certifications (preferred).

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