Enterprise Data Governance Specialist (Madrid - Hybrid) at Montarelo Consulting – Tres Cantos, Madrid

The Company
Our customer is a technology-based startup with solid funding that is in the midst of expansion.They will hire the selected candidate as an internal and permanent employee

Description of the position
We are looking for a passionate Data Governance Specialist to help shape and scale modern data governance practices. You’ll ensure data is trusted, traceable, and high-quality across systems, driving a strong data culture in a fast-paced, Azure-based environment.

Working Experience & Tech Skills
@3-5 years of experience in data government, management or quality roles.
@Experience with cataloguing/metadata/lineage concepts and the ability to implement governance processes in real environments.
@ Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem governance tools (Purview as a plus).
@Strong collaboration skills: can work with technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption without formal authority.

Not mandatory but preferred:
# Previous experience in startups or high-growth environments.
# MS Azure certifications in the data domain.
# Exposure to Power BI / analytics enablement contexts.
# Experience working in a global, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities
@Lead data catalog and lineage:
Implement and maintain the data catalog, metadata standards, and lineage practices to ensure trusted, well-documented data flows.
@Drive data quality:
Develop and embed a company-wide Data Quality Framework to deliver accurate, reliable, and analytics-ready data.
@Operationalize governance:
Turn governance principles into daily routines—tracking critical data, coordinating quality checks, and managing issue resolution.
@Strengthen compliance and information protection:
Support enterprise labelling and classification (M365), monitor adherence, and improve governance practices across the business.
@Collaborate and document:
Work with cross-functional teams to define key data terms and ensure governance materials are clear, consistent, and usable.

Languages
@ Spanish: At least B2-C1.
@ English: At least B2-C1.

Job location
Tres Cantos (Madrid). European Union citizen; otherwise, a valid job permit is mandatory.

Salary
A very competitive salary package.

Working from home
3-4 days a week (but according to the specific needs that may arise from the perspective of project development, department, clients, and/or partners).

If you are interested, please apply here or send us an email to datagov@montarelo.com including in the subject: ‘Enterprise Data Governance Specialist’ along with your CV in English.