Location: Brussels (Hybrid)
Seniority Level: Medior
Languages: English (mandatory), French or Dutch (asset)
Company Overview
Our client in the telecommunications sector is undergoing a major data transformation initiative. As part of this journey, the Data Governance & Compliance team plays a central role in enabling data workers to find, understand, and trust the data they need to work efficiently in an agile and data-driven environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a hybrid profile combining Program/Project Management expertise with Data Governance specialization-particularly in data cataloguing and classification-who can also operate with a solid understanding of the Collibra platform.
As Data Catalogue Coordinator / Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate the Data Catalogue and Classification Program, collaborating across multiple IT and business domains. You will ensure the successful onboarding and curation of data assets into the data catalogue, supporting strategic initiatives like data discovery, compliance, and impact analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Coordination
Drive the organization, coordination, and reporting of the Data Catalogue and Classification Program.
Identify and prioritize data stores; manage a backlog based on business priorities.
Raise awareness and secure commitment from responsible teams to support the program.
Coordinate onboarding of data artefacts into the Data Catalogue (e.g., metadata, classifications).
Facilitate workshops to guide and support teams through the onboarding process.
Validate cataloguing outcomes in collaboration with support teams.
Report on progress and KPIs to management and stakeholders.
Manage escalations jointly with the Data Governance Centre of Excellence.
Governance & Enablement
Support the development and enforcement of data governance capabilities and processes in line with organizational principles.
Act as a liaison between the Data Governance Centre of Excellence and data stakeholders across the company.
About You
You hold a Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Business Engineering, or possess equivalent professional experience.
You have 1 to 3+ years of experience in Data Governance and/or Project Management.
You have hands-on experience with Collibra Data Catalogue and Automatic Classification tools.
You thrive in dynamic, Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban experience is a plus).
You are proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused.
You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to various audiences, including those unfamiliar with governance topics.
You are a strong team player, comfortable working across technical and business domains.
You excel in complex, evolving environments and are pragmatic in achieving results.
Must-Have Skills
Collibra (Data Catalogue & Classification)
Data governance principles and practices
Understanding of logical models and EPI
Strong project coordination and reporting capabilities
Technological awareness and ability to translate between business and IT
If you are passionate about data governance and want to be a key player in a major data transformation initiative, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading telecommunications organization.
