Data Strategy and Governance Consultant - Any Cloud (GCP preferred)

Job Title: Data Strategy and Governance Consultant- Any Cloud (GCP preferred)

Work Time Zone: EST

Rate: $60/hour on 1099/C2C

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)

We are seeking a strategic, cloud-native Data Strategy and Governance Consultant with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives. This highly visible role blends technical depth with executive engagement, helping clients define and implement modern data strategies and governance frameworks that drive business value, compliance, and maturity—leveraging GCP-native tools like Dataplex, Data Catalog, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.

Key Responsibilities:

GCP-Based Data Strategy Delivery

• Lead end-to-end enterprise data strategy engagements on GCP.
• Define scalable, cloud-native operating models and data architectures using BigQuery, Dataplex, and other GCP tools.

Executive Advisory

• Partner with C-level executives to align GCP data initiatives with business goals and digital transformation strategies.
• Translate technical data capabilities into tangible business outcomes.

Data Governance Enablement

• Design and implement robust governance frameworks using GCP-native services.
• Deliver on key areas such as metadata management, data lineage, access controls, classification, and stewardship modeling.

Workshop Facilitation & Road mapping

• Conduct data maturity assessments and lead future-state visioning workshops.
• Create actionable, GCP-aligned roadmaps that drive long-term business impact.

Solution Architecture Collaboration

• Work closely with cloud architects and engineers to embed governance and quality standards into GCP-based data platforms.

Data Quality & Compliance

• Define and enforce data quality rules and controls using GCP tooling.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal policies.

Best Practices & Standards

• Develop playbooks, templates, and best practices for cloud-native governance, metadata management, and data product lifecycle.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to internal accelerators, frameworks, and industry thought leadership on modern data governance in the cloud.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience:
  10+ years in data strategy, governance, or architecture, with 3–5+ years focused on GCP-based solutions.
• GCP Tools Expertise:
  Strong working knowledge of:
• BigQuery
• Dataplex
• Data Catalog
• Vertex AI
• Cloud Storage
• Looker (optional but preferred)
• Governance Frameworks:
  Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance, metadata management, data quality frameworks, and cloud-native controls.
• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Skilled in facilitation, storytelling, and bridging business and technology.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagements.