Data Governance Manager – eHealth & Healthcare Interoperability JP053940

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to support strategic eHealth initiatives at regional and European levels. The role focuses on ensuring effective data governance interoperability quality compliance and secure information exchange across a complex healthcare ecosystem involving healthcare providers insurers public authorities and social protection stakeholders.

The consultant will play a key role in defining governance frameworks supporting strategic decision-making and enabling trusted standardized and interoperable healthcare data exchanges.

• Define and implement data governance frameworks policies standards and best practices.
• Support eHealth programs by ensuring data quality accessibility security and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders healthcare experts and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain business glossaries data catalogs governance documentation and data management policies.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and governance of healthcare data assets across organizations.
• Promote interoperability through healthcare data standards and structured information models.
• Contribute to strategic discussions governance boards and decision-making processes.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend improvements related to data management and information exchange.
• Support the integration of healthcare information systems within broader social protection and public-sector ecosystems.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital health solutions and data-driven innovation.

• Extensive experience in Data Governance within healthcare or eHealth environments.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards including FHIR HL7 and SNOMED CT.
• Solid understanding of GDPR data privacy and healthcare information governance.
• Experience working within Belgian and/or European healthcare ecosystems.
• Proven expertise in stakeholder management strategic consulting and governance leadership.
• Strong background in risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare authorities healthcare institutions and executive stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and coordination capabilities across business and technical teams.
• Ability to translate complex governance and interoperability challenges into actionable recommendations.
• Fluent French speaker; Dutch knowledge is required and English is considered an asset.

• Contract duration: 12 months
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Location: Charleroi area Belgium.