Data Steward Consultant

Data Steward Consultant – Keyrus

Keyrus is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to strengthen governance maturity through metadata management, data quality, and compliance initiatives. The role is key to embedding governance practices into everyday operations, bridging business and IT to support data classification, quality, and standardisation. The selected professional will manage metadata processes, maintain data lineage visibility, and support automation in data tracking tools. This is a hybrid position in Porto.

All applications'/CVs must be submitted in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate documentation of data assets within the enterprise data catalogue.
• Manage metadata (business glossary, lineage) and ensure consistent processes for data creation, update, and usage.
• Maintain visibility into data lineage, user interactions, and transformations across the data pipeline.
• Support automation of metadata and data flow tracking tools.
• Manage and update business terms within metadata management tools.
• Classify and tag sensitive or critical data, and identify repositories containing such data.
• Monitor and improve data quality, integrity, and accuracy of domain data assets.
• Track and act on key data quality indicators (DQIs), resolving issues collaboratively with business and IT.
• Partner with stakeholders to define and enforce data standards, business rules, and validation checks.
• Serve as the primary contact for data governance activities within the domain.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Governance Lead, Business Data Owners, Domain SMEs, and IT teams.
• Promote data literacy and awareness of governance practices within the domain.
• Capture and prioritise stakeholder needs (technical and
  - technical) to maintain a clear delivery roadmap.

Requirements For The Role

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, business analysis, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and metadata management.
• Experience with data governance tools (e. g. Data Catalog, Data Quality, Observability platforms).
• Hands‑on experience with Python.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem‑solving capability.
• Critical and structured thinking with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Basic knowledge of Git, including branching and version control practices (Git
  Hub or Git
  Lab).
• Familiarity with Java
  Script and/or Python for backend or automation scripting.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal.

What We Offer At Keyrus Portugal

• Competitive salary based on your skills & experience and according to the Data market practice.
• Meal allowance of €8. 32 per day.
• Flexible benefits option.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days).
• Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform.

Why Keyrus?

Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience. Keyrus Portugal operates on five guiding pillars that shape our approach to work and collaboration – Diversity, Trust, Flexibility, Ownership & Innovation. We embrace and celebrate the rich variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, ignites creativity, and propels us towards greatness. Everyone is welcome and valued here.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology