€62,400 – €96,144SeniorFull Time
Data, research IT, and digital infrastructure are critical foundations for advancing science, innovation, and societal impact. In this context, we are seeking a Senior Data Governance Consultant: a senior role for someone who can maintain an overview of complex issues, provide direction for implementation, and ensure that Deltares’ data strategy is effectively integrated into the data platform. Does that sound interesting?
What to expect as a Senior Data Governance Consultant
At Deltares, research is the core of our data. It follows the FAIR principle, is available to internal and external users, and is scalable for HPC, cloud, and AI. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Deltares data platform. You will ensure that the established data strategy, data governance (DAMA DMBOK), architecture, and infrastructure come together in working solutions that are used by the organization. The key question in your role is: how do we make this a reality, with lasting quality and coherence? In short, this is a challenging role in which you, so to speak, are in charge of implementing Deltares’ data vision.
Tasks:
Translate the data strategy and governance frameworks
Ensure data governance by design, explicitly based on the DAMA DMBOK principles
Serve as the point of contact for platform and governance issues and escalations
Proactively contribute insights and implement measures to further mature the data strategy
Excellent training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Working together
In this unique role, you will serve as a coordinating and connecting force, without formal hierarchical oversight. You move effortlessly between strategic frameworks, technical depth, and organizational reality. You will be part of the Innovations, Projects, and Data team. You will collaborate extensively with data engineers, DataOps, Data Owners, Data Stewards, and infrastructure engineers.
What we expect from you as a Senior Data Governance Consultant
You enjoy working with complex data landscapes and optimizing their design. In addition, we ask for:
Technical and subject-matter expertis:
Demonstrable experience with multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, on-prem)
Knowledge of research data infrastructures, such as:
data repositories
data catalogs and metadata systems
data sharing services and API architectures
data lifecycle management (from experiment to archive)
Experience with:
Familiarity with architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and ArchiMate
Why work at Deltares?
You’ll be working in an inspiring environment that encourages innovation and professional development. In addition, your contributions will have a direct impact on research and advisory services addressing complex issues such as climate change, drought, and flooding.
In addition, Deltares offers:
Application Process
Apply directly via the application button and upload your resume and cover letter. If there is a match, we will call you after the application deadline to schedule an interview. Deadline: May 18. The application process consists of two interviews. The first round will take place on May 26 or 28.
Do you have questions about the job opening? Please contact HR Recruitment at or call/text +31615267686. For more information about our software and data products, visit the software and data page.
This position is based in the Netherlands. Working remotely from another country is not possible.
