Persistent Systems
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persistent.com
Job details:
About Position
We are hiring a Data Governance Architect / Lead with strong experience in building enterprise data governance frameworks.
- Role: Data Governance Architect
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 10 to 15 years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Define and implement Data Governance framework, charter, operating model, and stakeholder RACI
- Establish governance standards for metadata, business glossary, stewardship, classification, access, Data Quality, and policy compliance
- Align governance practices with regulatory and privacy requirements including DPDP readiness
- Lead DG tool assessment, selection, onboarding, and implementation (Collibra, Purview, Alation, Informatica, etc.)
- Drive onboarding of data owners and data stewards across business and technology teams
- Define governance KPIs, control metrics, audit mechanisms, and continuous improvement plans
- Conduct governance assessments and build phased implementation roadmaps
- Run governance committees, stakeholder reviews, and change management initiatives
- Collaborate with legal, risk, security, and business leadership teams
- Support governance in cloud and lakehouse environments
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Strong knowledge of enterprise Data Governance frameworks, operating models, and controls
- Experience with metadata management, lineage, business glossary, and stewardship
- Hands-on experience with DG / DQ tools like Collibra, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica
- Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and access governance (GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, HIPAA)
- Experience leading enterprise DG programs across multiple domains
- Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills
- Ability to define governance metrics, implementation plans, and target operating models
- Familiarity with modern cloud and data platforms
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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