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Senior Data Governance, Data Quality & MDM Consultant
Senior Data Governance, Data Quality & MDM Consultant
Independent Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality and Master Data Management consultant with more than 25 years of international experience.
I am open to discussing remote freelance, contract and interim assignments across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, providing senior expertise for data management programmes, governance initiatives, data quality improvement and enterprise transformation.
● Open to discussing remote contract, freelance and interim assignments across EMEA
25+ years' experience · Portugal-based · EMEA · Remote-first
ASSIGNMENT FIT
Roles & Assignments I Can Support
Roles & Assignments I Can Support
I support organisations that need senior data management expertise to establish capabilities, strengthen existing programmes, resolve critical issues or deliver defined transformation outcomes.
Data Governance Lead / Consultant
Data Governance Lead / Consultant
Governance frameworks, operating models, stewardship, decision rights, escalation processes and implementation.
Data Quality Lead / Consultant
Data Quality Lead / Consultant
Business-critical data quality assessment, issue prioritisation, root causes, controls and remediation planning.
Master Data Management Lead / Advisor
Master Data Management Lead / Advisor
Customer, supplier, product and reference data, master data governance, domain assessments and MDM roadmaps.
Data Strategy & Operating Model Consultant
Data Strategy & Operating Model Consultant
Business-aligned data strategies, maturity assessments, operating models, implementation priorities and value measurement.
Data Stewardship & Metadata Advisor
Data Stewardship & Metadata Advisor
Stewardship design, metadata management, business glossaries, data catalogues and adoption.
Data Transformation / AI Data Foundations Advisor
Data Transformation / AI Data Foundations Advisor
Data management support for migrations, integrations, enterprise transformation and AI-readiness initiatives.
I am particularly interested in assignments where data management expertise must translate into business decisions, stronger controls, practical delivery and measurable outcomes.
CORE EXPERTISE
Specialist Data Management Capabilities
Specialist Data Management Capabilities
My expertise combines the design of data management capabilities with the practical work required to make them effective across business and technology teams.
Data Governance
Data Governance
Operating models · Policies & standards · Decision rights · Data ownership · Stewardship · Governance implementation
Data Quality
Data Quality
Critical data assessments · Profiling & validation · Root-cause analysis · Business rules · Quality controls · Recovery planning
Master Data Management
Master Data Management
Customer, supplier & product data · Reference data · Data definitions · Identity resolution · Authoritative sources · MDM roadmaps
Data Strategy & Metadata
Data Strategy & Metadata
Business-aligned strategy · Data maturity · Metadata management · Data catalogues · Business glossaries · Data transformation
Technology-independent, business-first and focused on making data management effective within the client's existing environment.
EXPERIENCE
International Experience Across EMEA
International Experience Across EMEA
More than 25 years of data management experience across international assignments and complex business environments, including banking, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, public services and other industries.
I have worked with diverse stakeholders and delivery teams across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, adapting data management practices to different business, organisational and regulatory contexts.
Europe
Europe
Portugal
Denmark
United Kingdom
Middle East
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Africa
Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
Banking & Financial Services · Insurance · Telecommunications · Public Sector · Private Equity & Investment · Manufacturing & Business Services
ENGAGEMENT INFORMATION
Availability & Engagement Preferences
Availability & Engagement Preferences
I am based in Portugal and prioritise remote delivery across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I am open to discussing opportunities with direct clients, staffing and recruitment firms, and consulting partners.
Base location
Base location
Portugal
Preferred geography
Preferred geography
EMEA
Delivery preference
Delivery preference
Remote-first
Engagement type
Engagement type
Freelance, contract, interim, project-based consulting
Hybrid / onsite
Hybrid / onsite
Considered by agreement
Duration
Duration
Short-term or extended assignments, depending on scope
Start date
Start date
Discuss current availability
Working arrangements
Working arrangements
Confirmed according to client, location and contractual requirements
Rates
Rates
Discussed according to scope and engagement terms
Contracting arrangements, including cross-border engagement requirements, are reviewed according to the client, country and proposed scope.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experience & Professional Background
Experience & Professional Background
For a detailed overview of my professional experience, international assignments and areas of expertise, please refer to my LinkedIn profile.
An assignment-focused professional profile or CV can also be provided for relevant opportunities.
RECRUITER ENQUIRIES
Have a Relevant Assignment? Let's Discuss.
Have a Relevant Assignment? Let's Discuss.
If you are representing a client or hiring for a senior Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality or MDM assignment, I welcome relevant opportunities across EMEA, particularly where remote delivery is supported.
Please include, where available:
Role title and client industry.
Main responsibilities and expected business outcomes.
Remote, hybrid or onsite requirements.
Client location and applicable time-zone expectations.
Expected start date and duration.
Indicative rate or budget, where available.
Relevant contractual requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you available for remote assignments?
Are you available for remote assignments?
I am open to discussing remote freelance, contract and interim assignments across EMEA. Specific start dates and capacity can be confirmed for each opportunity.
Where are you based?
Where are you based?
I am based in Portugal, with international consulting experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Do you consider hybrid or onsite assignments?
Do you consider hybrid or onsite assignments?
Remote delivery is my preference. Hybrid or onsite arrangements may be considered according to assignment requirements, location and commercial terms.
What contract durations do you consider?
What contract durations do you consider?
I consider both focused short-term engagements and longer contract or interim assignments, provided there is a clear match with my expertise and the client's requirements.
Can you work through a recruitment or consulting firm?
Can you work through a recruitment or consulting firm?
Yes. I welcome suitable opportunities introduced by recruitment firms, staffing providers and consulting partners, subject to agreed contractual arrangements.
Can you provide a detailed CV and references?
Can you provide a detailed CV and references?
An assignment-focused CV can be shared for relevant opportunities. Professional references may be discussed at an appropriate stage, subject to consent and confidentiality.
RECRUITER ENQUIRIES
Looking for Senior Data Management Expertise?
Looking for Senior Data Management Expertise?
If you have a remote contract, freelance or interim requirement in Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality or MDM, please get in touch.
Share the role, business challenge, delivery requirements and expected start date so we can quickly assess the fit.
Portugal-based · Remote-first · EMEA
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