This is a role for someone who takes data seriously, likes working with processes and frameworks and has the discipline to keep things consistent and well documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality dashboards and alerts daily and log anomalies and issues as they arise;

• Maintain the data catalogue: data dictionary, business glossary and metadata records kept accurate and up to date;

• Apply and validate data classification tags and ownership assignments as defined by the Lead Data Steward;

• Track data quality issues, follow resolution progress and escalate unresolved or critical issues to the Lead Data Steward;

• Support the governance framework audit by collecting evidence and reviewing documentation coverage;

• Maintain governance documentation: data contracts, quality rule definitions and SLA records;

• Liaise with data engineers and analysts to clarify data definitions and validate metadata;

• Prepare regular governance status reports for the Lead Data Steward;

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance operations by flagging process gaps and suggesting improvements within the defined framework.

Personal Competencies

• A structured and rigorous approach to work: must follow processes consistently and flag deviations without exception;

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to notice inconsistencies in data, metadata and documentation that others overlook;

• Ability to maintain documentation accurately and keep it current as processes evolve;

• Clear and concise communication, written and verbal;

• Ability to work alongside technical and business teams and ask the right questions to get to the right answer;

• Comfortable learning new tools and adapting to a platform that is actively evolving.

Professional Competencies

• Previous experience in the energy, utilities or telcos sector is a plus (not mandatory);

• Previous experience in a data governance, data quality or data management role is a plus.

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders (technical and non-technical).

Qualifications

Education / Further Education

• Information Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or similar.

IT Know-how

• Basic SQL for data validation and querying;

• Familiarity with Databricks on Azure or Unity Catalog is a plus;

• Experience working with data in an operational or analytical context, even if not in a formal governance role;

• Familiarity with data cataloguing or data quality tools (any platform).

Languages

• Portuguese (Native);

• English (Advanced);

• Spanish (Basic Skills).

What we offer

• Health and Life insurance

• Birthday day off

• Team building events

• Office snacks on Fridays

• 24-hour psychological support line

• Discounted gym memberships

• Great Place to Work environment and other employee benefits

Location: Vila Real & Porto

Work type: Full time, 100% in the office

We look forward to welcoming you!

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