Data Governance Consultant

Empowered by our motto, "Making Data Matter", Keyrus stands at the forefront of global consultancy in Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation. With a presence in 27 countries across 4 continents, we're on a mission to elevate the impact of data. We are data experts, guiding our clients through their data journey regardless of their level of maturity in analytics. As an end-to-end partner, we address varied challenges that our clients face, from Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Data Governance, Visualisation to Enterprise Performance Management, from advisory to delivery. With more than 3200 employees in all corners of the world, Keyrus is dedicated to helping businesses taking advantage of the Data and Digital paradigm to enhance their performance, facilitating, and accelerating their transformation, and generating new drivers of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability. Job Summary Keyrus is looking for a Data Governance Consultant to help us with a client that is a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, and is establishing its Data Governance practice to strengthen data management and compliance across the organisation. The company already has a capable technical team of data engineers and AI specialists; the current priority is to build governance foundations — policies, frameworks, and organisational adoption — rather than implement technical solutions. We now need experienced Data Governance Consultants to guide and support the design and institutionalisation of data governance principles, operating models, and best practices across the business. The engagement is part of a broader initiative focused on organisational enablement and data accountability, aligned with ISO 27001 standards and global governance expectations. This position is a remote position, based in Portugal. Note: All applications/CV’s must be submitted in English.

Key Responsibilities Support in defining and implementing the enterprise Data Governance Framework, including roles, processes, and policies. Collaborate with business and data leaders to embed governance practices across organisational domains. Educate and enable stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of data ownership, stewardship, and quality management. Lead awareness and training sessions, promoting data literacy and a governance-first culture. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and documentation to articulate governance strategies, principles, and progress. Provide guidance on data catalogue tool selection (evaluating Collibra, Informatica, and Alation), ensuring alignment with Brenntag’s business context and maturity level. Advise on best practices for data classification, data quality monitoring, and policy compliance, focusing on ISO 27001 principles. Work closely with the Data Governance Lead to support roadmap execution and stakeholder alignment. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, IT, and compliance teams to operationalise governance activities.

Requirements for the role Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Information Governance roles. Strong background in defining and implementing governance frameworks within large, international organisations. Proven ability to educate, engage, and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex topics in a clear and business-oriented way. Experience with data catalogue tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or similar). Familiarity with data management best practices, data quality principles, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 preferred). Highly organised, pragmatic, and self-driven, able to operate with minimal supervision. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust and drive cultural change. Fluent in English Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal

What we offer at Keyrus Portugal:

Competitive salary based on your skills & experience and according to the Data market practice Meal allowance of €8.32 per day Flexible benefits option Private Medical Insurance 22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days) Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform

Why Keyrus? Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience. Keyrus Portugal operates on five guiding pillars that shape our approach to work and collaboration – Diversity; Trust; Flexibility; Ownership & Innovation - we're dedicated to cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges we take on. We embrace and celebrate the rich variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, ignites creativity, and propels us towards greatness. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity, everyone is not only welcome but valued here. Join us in shaping a future where everyone can thrive!