Collibra Expert – Data Governance Office || Direct Client || Day 1 Onsite
Allen Chris || Smartsoft International
Dear Vendor,
Role: Collibra Expert – Data Governance Office
Location: Tampa FL / Jersey City NJ (Day 1 Onsite)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Collibra Expert to lead the implementation of a brand-new Collibra Data Governance platform in a Greenfield environment. This role is critical in establishing the foundation of our Data Governance Office, enabling structured governance, metadata management, and data acceleration across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
· Implementation & Setup
· Lead the greenfield implementation of Collibra, ensuring alignment with business and governance requirements.
· Design foundational structures for Collibra environments, including operating models, domains, and roles.
· Define and onboard ~1000 Critical Data Elements (CDEs) into the new Collibra platform.
· Workflow & Playbook Development
· Create playbooks and workflows using Groovy scripting and Collibra workflow engine.
· Automate data governance processes such as approvals, stewardship assignments, and exception handling.
· Data Lineage & Integration
· Develop and configure lineage connectors and workflows to map data flows across systems.
· Ensure seamless integration between Collibra and upstream/downstream data platforms.
· Governance & Operating Model
· Define governance processes, stewardship responsibilities, and escalation models.
· Adjust and optimize the operating model as Collibra adoption scales.
· Acceleration & Continuous Improvement
· Provide best practices for data governance acceleration and adoption.
· Train and guide data owners, stewards, and governance stakeholders on Collibra usage.
· Support ongoing improvements and expansion of Collibra capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience
· Collibra Expertise: Hands-on experience implementing Collibra in enterprise environments (preferably Greenfield).
· Workflow Development: Proficiency in Groovy scripting, workflow design, and Collibra workflow engine.
· Data Governance Knowledge: Strong understanding of governance frameworks, operating models, and CDE definition.
· Data Lineage: Experience with lineage connectors, metadata mapping, and integration with data platforms.
· Technical Skills: Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and metadata management practices.
· Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and ability to drive adoption across business and IT teams.
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