Data Governance Manager (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Are you ready to shape the future of data governance in a fast-evolving market? We are seeking a Data Governance Manager to join our Technology Consulting team based in Baku, Azerbaijan, where you'll lead enterprise data management initiatives and help clients build trust in their data.

In this role, you’ll design governance frameworks, implement leading tools, and deliver strategic solutions that improve data quality, transparency, and business performance. If you’re passionate about data and want to make a tangible impact — we’d love to hear from you.

As our Data Governance Manager, you will:

• Lead data governance (DG) and enterprise data management (EDM) transformation projects, including the design and implementation of DG frameworks and policies.
• Define DG requirements, select and implement market-leading tools (e.g., Informatica, Ataccama), and establish business glossaries and domain structures.
• Assess data governance maturity using models such as CMMI DMM, KPMG ADM, and develop actionable roadmaps.
• Conduct data quality assessments, including profiling, rule definition, and score measurement.
• Manage client communications, workshops, and stakeholder alignment to ensure project success and business value delivery.
• Supervise project execution, team coordination, deliverables quality, and risk/budget tracking.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, pitching services to clients, and identifying new growth opportunities for the DG practice.

You’re the perfect match for this role if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field
• Have at least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Enterprise Data Management (EDM), including data governance, data quality, and metadata management
• Possess proven expertise in designing and implementing DG frameworks and EDM solutions, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving abilities, and the ability to lead teams and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in managing client-facing engagements
• Are proficient in SQL, Power BI or other BI tools is a plus
• Communicate fluently in English and Azerbaijani / Turkish / Russian