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Junior Data Governance & Data Management Specialist

Junior Data Governance & Data Management Specialist

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Junior

Full Time

27-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Data Governance Training Facilitation Motivation Analytics

Job Specifications

Junior Data Governance & Data Management Specialist

Brussels or Antwerp region (hybrid)

The opportunity

Are you passionate about data, governance and analytics and looking to start your career in a data-driven industrial environment?

We are supporting a leading international organisation in building and scaling its Data & AI capabilities. As part of this journey, we are looking for a Junior Data Management Specialist to join their growing Data & AI team.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn on the job, contribute to the maturity of data governance practices, and work closely with both business and IT stakeholders in a large-scale, international environment.

Your role

As a Junior Data Governance & Data Management Specialist, you will support the implementation and adoption of data management and governance practices across the organisation.

You will:

Support the organisation and facilitation of communities of practice (e.g. Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Product Owners)
Help prepare meetings, capture outcomes and share best practices across teams
Contribute to the design and implementation of data governance standards (data contracts, glossary, policies)
Support the rollout of data management processes (data product lifecycle, access management, master data processes)
Assist in building and maintaining the data product catalogue
Contribute hands-on to data quality, metadata and master/reference data management initiatives
Support project teams in applying data governance principles in real use cases
Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders (data engineers, analysts, architects, business users, etc.)
Ensure clear and structured documentation, standards and ways of working
Help create communication and training materials to support data adoption across the organisation
Contribute to building a culture of data excellence and continuous improvement

You will grow into the role with increasing ownership over time.

Your profile

We are looking for an early-career data professional with strong motivation to grow in data governance and management.

You:

Hold a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Data, Analytics or a related field
Have initial experience or strong academic exposure to data governance, data management or analytics
Have an interest in data quality, metadata management and master/reference data
Ideally have exposure to data governance tools (e.g. data catalog tools like Purview or similar)
Have a structured and analytical mindset
Communicate clearly and enjoy working with both business and technical stakeholders
Are proactive, organised and eager to learn
Enjoy working in a cross-functional, international environment
Are fluent in English

Interest in data product thinking or industrial/technical environments is a plus.

What you gain

A strong learning curve in Data Governance & Data Management
Exposure to large-scale Data & AI transformation
Work in a leading international industrial environment
Collaboration with senior stakeholders and data experts
Clear growth path towards Data Governance, Data Management or Data Product roles

Interested?

Send your CV or reach out for a confidential conversation.

About the Company

As part of Projective Group, Projective Talent connects ambitious professionals with leading financial services companies, opening doors to career-defining opportunities. Whether through traineeships that transition into long-term roles with our clients, or missions that offer flexible assignments, we ensure the right fit for both candidates and businesses. With access to A+ clients, expert coaching, and a strong professional network, we help talent and companies grow together - fuelling careers, innovation, and long-term su... Know more