Senior Freelancer Data Governance Consultant

Client of Hire Lebanese

What they do:

Senior consultants help design frameworks, write governance or compliance policies, align with standards, and lead parts of delivery. They're client-facing, sharp, and can operate with minimal guidance.

What to look for:

8 15+ years in consulting, governance, regulatory, or digital transformation roles

Strong experience writing or reviewing frameworks, policies, or compliance programs

Familiar with concepts like data ownership, classification, access control, maturity models, and implementation roadmaps

Can lead stakeholder sessions, draft high-quality deliverables, and hold their own in front of execs

Ideally have exposure to ISO, GDPR, NIST, DCAM, COBIT, or similar standards; but doesn't need to be certified

Ideal Background:

Former consultants from firms like Deloitte, EY, PwC, Booz, Strategy&, or boutique governance/advisory shops

Professionals who have led or co-authored data governance frameworks, compliance programs, or policy architecture in regulated or data-intensive environments

Individuals with experience in enterprise data management, cloud security, AI governance, or regulatory alignment (i.e. ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, DCAM, COBIT, NIST)

Former heads of data governance, chief data officers, or enterprise architects who have driven governance initiatives across business and IT

Strong writers and communicators who can independently engage with clients, structure deliverables, and align frameworks with business goals and regulatory requirements