Sobre

• Empowered by our motto, "Making Data Matter", Keyrus stands at the forefront of global consultancy in Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation. With a presence in 27 countries across 4 continents, we're on a mission to elevate the impact of data.
• We are data experts, guiding our clients through their data journey regardless of their level of maturity in analytics. As an end-to-end partner, we address varied challenges that our clients face, from Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Data Governance, Visualisation to Enterprise Performance Management, from advisory to delivery.
• With more than 3200 employees in all corners of the world, Keyrus is dedicated to helping businesses taking advantage of the Data and Digital paradigm to enhance their performance, facilitating, and accelerating their transformation, and generating new drivers of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Job Summary
• Keyrus is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to strengthen governance maturity through metadata management, data quality, and compliance initiatives.
• This role is key to embedding governance practices into everyday operations — ensuring accurate documentation, trusted data flows, and consistent data usage across the domain. The selected professional will manage metadata processes, maintain data lineage visibility, and support automation in data tracking tools.
• Collaboration is essential: this role will act as a bridge between business and IT, supporting data classification, data quality, and standardisation to ensure a sustainable governance framework.

• This position is a hybrid position in Porto.
• Note: All applications/CV’s 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 non-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 (GitHub or GitLab).
• Familiarity with JavaScript 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're dedicated to cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges we take on.
• 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.
• Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity, everyone is not only welcome but valued here.
• Join us in shaping a future where everyone can thrive!