Program Manager – Data Governance JP054026

Program Manager Data Governance (Part-Time Contract)
Ghent Belgium (On-site)
Duration: 3 weeks (Starting 11 May 2026)
Workload: 1 day per week

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager Data Governance to translate strategic data governance objectives into a structured operational framework within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance framework workshops with business and IT stakeholders
• Design and implement the data governance operating model (roles processes cadence escalation paths KPIs)
• Develop governance policies and drive stakeholder alignment and sign-off
• Build a practical and actionable Data Governance Playbook
• Lead data catalog tool selection (requirements evaluation demos TCO and recommendations)
• Oversee the implementation of the selected catalog solution in line with governance design
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior sponsors and steering committees

Required Experience

• Proven experience designing and implementing data governance programs
• Hands-on experience with data catalog platforms such as Purview DataHub OvalEdge Collibra Alation or Atlan
• Experience with tool selection processes or RFPs is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated delivery of governance frameworks policies and playbooks in enterprise environments

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in data governance frameworks and operating models
• Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills
• Ability to deliver structured outputs (frameworks playbooks RACI matrices policies)
• Skilled in translating governance concepts into measurable KPIs

Profile

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic hands-on approach
• Strong advisory presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Natural facilitator across diverse teams
• Structured consistent and results-driven
• Persistent in driving alignment and decision-making

Languages

• English: Fluent (required)
• Dutch or French: Nice to have