Consultant Data Management & Data Governance
Digital Transformation - Zoetermeer
What are you going to do as Consultant data management & data governance?
As a Consultant in data management & data governance at Highberg, you advise large public organizations such as the Dutch government, provinces, municipalities, and water boards on structuring their data organizations. Your advice and contributions ensure responsible data utilization. For example, during the COVID-19 crisis, we assisted public organizations in the healthcare sector with establishing data governance. Additionally, as part of a collaboration with another leading consultancy, we developed the Inter-administrative Data Strategy: the cornerstone for data governance in government.
"At Highberg, I have the opportunity to help our clients with advice and implementation in data governance and data management, based on my own insights and collaboration with colleagues. You'll have a lot of responsibility to make your own choices."
Douwe Horst, Consultant data management & data governance at Highberg
Examples of projects you will carry out as Consultant data management & data governance
At Highberg, you advise organizations at a governance level on their data strategy and assist in developing policies, frameworks, and processes for data sharing and usage. A key aspect of your advice involves structuring data governance: assigning data ownership through roles and responsibilities. You work closely with the chief data officer (CDO) and data stewards within the client organization for this purpose. At Highberg, you not only act as an external consultant but also collaborate with clients to implement a new way of working and governance. You assist them in conceptualizing, establishing, and implementing optimal data solutions for their strategic challenges. Leveraging your expertise in IT and architecture solutions, you collaborate closely with colleagues at Highberg from various disciplines such as change management, architecture, security, privacy, and more.
What is our vision on data management & data governance?
Data management, in our view, forms the foundation of digital transformation. It encompasses not only data quality and data governance but also organizing responsibilities and facilitating responsible data sharing and algorithm usage. Our approach is substantively based on the internationally recognized DAMA standard (DMBoK), the leading knowledge organization in data management. We integrate this framework with a change management approach, guiding organizations incrementally with a non-invasive methodology. Data management is both a technical and organizational challenge where a robust change management strategy—allowing space for both data and human aspects—is essential.
What are we asking?
Junior: a completed HBO (Bachelor's) or WO (Master's) degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, information science or management, or Business Analytics;
Junior: excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch;
Medior/senior (supplemented with): several years of experience as a (policy) advisor or consultant in the field of data, or in roles such as data steward, data manager, or data specialist;
Medior/senior (supplemented with): familiarity with standards and frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and translating these into practice;
Medior/senior (supplemented with): ddditional certification such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is a plus.
Who are you?
Junior/medior: someone with passion and drive to develop themselves in the areas of data strategy, management, organization, and governance;
Junior/medior: strong communication skills with a sense for political and administrative situations;
Junior/medior: analytical individuals capable of drawing connections, quickly understanding complex problems, and being solution-oriented;
Senior (supplemented with): someone adept at communicating across various levels, inspiring stakeholders, and acting as a pioneer;
Senior (supplemented with): someone interested in the relationship between data and technology (architecture, data platforms), with experience in what works and what doesn't in setting up data governance.
What are we offering?
A competitive salary and excellent benefits including performance pay, provisions for mobility, pension and leave;
Sincere attention to personal development including coaching by colleagues, access to and wide range of education and training and a personal development plan with matching investments;
A place within a challenging and growing organization where taking personal responsibility is valued, you have the autonomy and freedom to perform your work flexibly with short lines of communication with colleagues;
A pleasant working environment with a pleasant and easily accessible office, focus on performance as a team and not on the individual and numerous social activities such as get-togethers, sports activities and team meetings.
Our application process
About the team
At Highberg, we are proactive, positive, and thrive on collaboration. Working in teams with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority, you will tackle complex data challenges. The Data & AI expertise group comprises approximately 25 consultants, offering a mix of experience and energy. We focus on themes such as data-driven operations, data management/governance, data regulation, and artificial intelligence. In addition to projects, we actively engage in knowledge sharing and market development in these areas with varying team compositions. This mutual support helps us continually learn and bring out the best in ourselves. Additionally, we hold monthly group meetings where we discuss substantive topics and enjoy socializing over meals and drinks. These gatherings help us get to know the person behind the consultant, further strengthened by social events organized within (Young) Highberg. This makes Highberg a home where you can bring out the best in yourself, both as a consultant and as an individual.
We are happy to help!
If you have any questions about this vacancy or would like to further discuss opportunities within Highberg, please contact HR - Kelly van der Heijde via kelly.vanderheijde@highberg.com.
