Data Governance Consultant – From Strategy to Execution

Publication date : May 11, 2026, 8:08AM

The team, position & mission:
We are looking for a Data Governance Consultant who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will work alongside Chief Data Officers and business stakeholders to design and implement data governance frameworks, while also getting hands-on with tools such as data catalogs, data quality platforms, and MDM solutions.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary data team passionate about helping organizations manage their data as a true business asset.

Your key areas of responsibility as a Data Governance consultant:

• Designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with business needs.

• Working closely with business and IT teams to define data ownership models, steward responsibilities, and data lifecycle rules.

• Leading the deployment and configuration of governance tools, such as data catalogs (e.g., Collibra, Alation), MDM solutions, or data quality platforms, ensuring they are effectively embedded in operational processes.

• Running hands-on data profiling, quality checks, and issue resolution processes in collaboration with technical teams.

• Supporting the evaluation and selection of data management platforms, participating in implementation and change management.

• Ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, nFADP) through robust governance practices and documentation.

• Promoting a data-driven culture by delivering training, building internal documentation, and supporting adoption of governance practices.

• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices, tools, and regulatory evolutions in the data space.

As an ideal candidate you have:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience in data governance or data management, ideally in consulting or within complex organizations.

• Familiarity with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Talend, Ataccama, etc.).

• A solid understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, nFADP).

• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.

• A strategic mindset with the ability and willingness to execute operational tasks.

• A data governance or data management certification (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is a strong plus.

• Fluent in English and French

What we offer you:

• Hybrid ways of working with access to our modern & collaborative offices in Geneva.

• We may work with tomorrow’s technology, but at our core we are a people-oriented organization.

• An open and inclusive culture, that enables us to reach our full potential.

• A community of experts - as Digital Natives, we put innovation at the heart of our expertise.

• Read more about the benefits we offer here.

About Orange Business:

Orange Business is the Orange Group entity dedicated to businesses and organizations. Our unique history as a telco operator and now an IT services company enables us to support the sustainable digital transformation of enterprise businesses worldwide.

We bring the rigor of a network and connectivity expert together with the agility of a global digital solutions integrator. We combine global presence with a local approach to get the most out of digital technology, from networks and cloud to data and service platforms.

Digital & Data is the dedicated Orange Business entity for professional services in digital and data, operating as part of the Orange Business European organization. We help enterprises design, build and deliver digital and data solutions, from consulting and advisory through to large-scale implementation and managed services, combining deep technical expertise with the operational agility of a ringfenced organization.

By pooling expertise across countries, we offer clients a consistent European delivery model, the ability to reuse proven capabilities at scale, and seamless integration with Orange Business' wider proposition in network, AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. This dedicated focus on professional services, backed by the strength and reach of Orange Business and the Orange Group, means our clients benefit from specialized digital and data expertise delivered with clear accountability, European coverage, and the assurance of a trusted long-term partner.

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