Data Catalogue Strategy Consultant - Hybrid - Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:08 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Temporary
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Geneva
Here at Randstad Digital Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Consultant to lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive Data Catalog Strategy. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming how data is discovered, governed, and used across the organization. You will collaborate with various Lines of Business (LoB) to define key use cases, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting strategic objectives like data democratization and regulatory needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assessment and Current State Analysis
Evaluate current data assets, metadata, and discovery processes.
Identify gaps in data cataloguing, governance, and discovery practices.
Conduct stakeholder interviews to understand departmental needs and use cases.
2. Strategy Development
Develop a tailored Data Catalog Strategy focusing on data discoverability, governance, and metadata management.
Establish a clear implementation roadmap with defined milestones.
3. Use Case Development
Identify and document key use cases, including data discovery, governance, regulatory compliance, and machine learning support.
Collaborate with LoB to address specific data catalogue requirements.
4. Data Governance & Metadata Standards
Define and implement metadata standards.
Develop governance policies to maintain data catalogue accuracy and completeness.
5. Technology Evaluation & Tool Selection
Evaluate tools and technologies, recommending scalable and user-friendly platforms.
Ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
6. Implementation Planning & Change Management
Develop an implementation plan covering resource allocation, risk mitigation, and maintenance strategies.
Create a change management plan and provide organization-wide training on data catalogue usage.
7. Reporting & Documentation
Prepare detailed documentation and progress reports, including strategy documents, use cases, metadata standards, and governance policies.
Deliverables
Current State Assessment Report
Data Catalog Strategy Document
Use Case Documentation
Metadata Standards & Governance Policies
Technology Evaluation Report
Implementation Plan
Training Materials
Final Report & Presentation
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of experience in data management, with a focus on data cataloguing and metadata management.
Proven success in designing and implementing Data Catalog strategies for large organizations.
Expertise in data governance, metadata management, and data discovery tools.
Experience with Data Catalog platforms and their integration with databases, data lakes, and cloud systems.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Fluent in English.
Ability to lead training sessions and drive organizational change.
This role is to work mainly remotely, but some visits to Geneva will be required. Consultants must be able to travel to Switzerland on short notice.