Global Data Governance Lead

@ Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners with leaders to tackle complex challenges since 1963. We drive total transformation, combining digital and human capabilities with industry expertise.

What You'll Do

Join the Data Layer Team and shape the future as a Global Data Governance Lead. You will design, implement and manage a comprehensive data governance framework, ensuring data integrity, security, compliance, and usability across the enterprise.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Defining overall vision, roadmap, and priorities for data governance.
• Leading and enforcing data policies and best practices.
• Managing data ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle processes.
• Implementing data quality standards and oversight mechanisms.
• Enhancing commercial offerings through improved data accessibility and actionable insights.

Responsibilities and Key Contributions

As Data Governance Lead, you will liaise between business, IT, legal, analytics, and other functions; establish councils, train teams, and lead initiatives from data catalog development to GenAI readiness. You will also enforce role-based access controls and ensure data security and compliance, while enabling a data driven culture across BCG.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 10-12 years experience in data-related roles. Prior consulting data experience and a proven track record in Data Governance strategy, data quality, metadata management and GenAI initiatives are paramount. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a business-focused mindset are needed. A relevant bachelor’s or higher degree is required.

Key skills/competency

Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Quality, Metadata Management, GenAI, Consulting, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Security, Data Lifecycle Management