IT

Data Governance Expert - Data Catalog (all)

Lausanne - 100% | Permanent

Join our IT Data team as a Data Governance Expert, playing an important role in transforming our organization into a data-driven enterprise. This position involves implementing a comprehensive data catalog, ensuring data quality, and fostering a culture of informed decision-making. Work alongside business stakeholders to define data assets, develop models, and lead the technical implementation of key data governance strategies.

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Your profile

 

  • Master’s degree in computer engineering or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of experience in data governance, data modeling, or data engineering.
  • Expertise in SQL, data modeling techniques, and data catalog tools.
  • Proficiency with data storage technologies such as data lakes and warehouses.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Knowledge of data mesh architectures and domain-driven data design is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

 

Your main responsibilities

 

  • Develop and execute a data catalog strategy aligned with governance objectives and collaborate with stakeholders to create a business glossary of data terms and definitions.
  • Oversee the technical implementation of the data catalog, including data lineage and quality and metadata management.
  • Advise business teams on data governance best practices and ensure adherence to governance policies and standards.
  • Develop programs to enhance data literacy across the organization and promote a culture of data-driven decision-making through workshops and training.
  • Build strong relationships with IT teams, analysts, and business stakeholders.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

 

Your benefits

Competitive salary package

Market-oriented salary

Training and development

Diverse opportunities for career growth

Flexible work models

Various flexible work models

Inclusion is at the heart of Alpiq

At Alpiq, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where everyone can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and feel valued, respected, and heard. This principle is central to our company’s purpose, values, and leadership approach. We strongly believe that organizations thrive through the inclusion of diversity. Everyone’s energy matters regardless of characteristics, such as age, gender, nationality, language, sexual orientation and identity, religion, social or ethnic background or any other personal traits.

 

Data protection

At Alpiq, data privacy is an important topic. Please therefore take note of the corresponding Privacy Notice that appears in the online application form and explains in detail the purpose for which we process your personal data. It is of great concern to us to inform you as transparently as possible and process your data only in a fair manner.