Data Governance Specialist

MOTZ

Governance Specialist managing data governance operations for Motz, a digital transport company. Involves structuring data governance frameworks and collaborating across teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance, including the management of data quality, metadata, and security, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement governance frameworks and policies. Proficient in utilizing Databricks and Power BI for data cataloging, access control, and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Data GovernanceDatabricks Unity CatalogData Quality FrameworkPower BI GovernanceMetadata Management

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementData QualityData SecurityData CatalogingData ClassificationData OwnershipData StewardshipIssue ManagementData Lineage

Soft Skills

Strategic VisionCreativityProactivityAutonomyAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksUnity CatalogPower BIMicrosoft PurviewAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

DAMA/CDMPData Governance CertificationInformation Security Certification

Industry Keywords

LogisticsTransportationFinanceCreditCustomer ServiceHigh-Volume OperationsRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Structure and maintain Motz’s data governance operating model and roadmap, defining principles, policies, roles, forums, processes, controls and prioritization criteria.
Inventory domains, products, databases, tables, reports and critical data, defining Data Owners, Data Stewards, technical owners, criticality, purpose of use and lifecycle.
Administer and evolve governance mechanisms in the Databricks Unity Catalog, including catalogs, schemas, tables, volumes, metadata, tags, lineage, permissions, shares and organizational standards.
Design and operate the data access lifecycle, applying least privilege, segregation of duties, corporate groups, approvals, periodic reviews, recertification and access revocation.
Lead data classification for public, internal, confidential, personal and sensitive data in partnership with Information Security and Legal, ensuring compliance with LGPD and corporate policies.
Implement and maintain a business glossary, data dictionary, naming standards, rules documentation, technical and functional metadata and asset certification criteria.
Map and validate end-to-end lineage and traceability, identifying source, transformation, consumption, dependencies, impacts and data owners for critical data.
Define the data quality framework, establishing dimensions, rules, thresholds, SLAs, scorecards, monitoring, exception handling and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate the identification, recording, prioritization and resolution of data issues, bridging business, Data Engineering and other teams responsible for remediation.
Support Power BI governance by mapping datasets, semantic models, official reports and KPIs to certified data, with access control, ownership and reduction of duplication.
Create and maintain policies and standards for creating, publishing, sharing, retaining, disposing and using data in analytics, AI, automation and integrations.
Build and develop the network of Data Owners and Data Stewards, promoting training, rituals, communication, clear responsibilities and adoption of governance practices.
Conduct periodic audits and compliance assessments, producing evidence, access reports, risk analyses, action plans and follow-up on recommendations.
Assess risks, exceptions and data usage requests, proposing compensating controls and escalating decisions to the appropriate forums when necessary.
Define and communicate governance, quality, access, cataloging, certification, usage and maturity indicators, preparing executive reports and recommendations for leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics or related fields.
Solid experience in data and analytics, preferably in data governance, metadata management, data quality, data security, cataloging or related functions.
Mandatory hands-on experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog, including organizing catalogs and schemas, managing permissions, groups, tags, metadata, lineage, auditing and access controls.
Experience implementing or evolving processes for cataloging, glossary, data dictionary, classification, data ownership, stewardship, data quality and issue management.
Proven experience working closely with Data Engineering, Information Security, Legal, Architecture, BI teams and business areas, translating policies into operational controls.
Autonomy and hands-on approach.
Strategic vision, creativity and proactivity.
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments.
Postgraduate degree or specialization in Data Governance, Data Management, Information Security, Privacy, Analytics or related areas.
Experience with Power BI governance, semantic models, certified datasets, workspaces, apps, RLS, publishing and access control is a significant plus.
Experience in logistics, transportation, finance, credit, customer service, high-volume operations or regulated environments.
Databricks, DAMA/CDMP, Microsoft Purview or Azure certifications are also valued.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible meal and food allowance (use as you wish; not deducted during your vacation).
Health insurance (for you and your dependents).
Dental insurance (for you and your dependents).
Two monthly sessions with a psychologist (no charge).
Two monthly sessions with a nutritionist (covered by Motz).
Discounts at numerous pharmacies nationwide.
Wellhub (program to support your health and well-being).
Well-being moment (weekly workplace exercise sessions to keep you moving).
Life insurance.
Variable compensation, depending on your role and target achievement.
University tuition discounts (to advance your career).
Partnered language school discounts (to develop and improve a second language).
Theme park partnership (enjoy a day out with those you love).
Travel discounts through Motz’s partner travel agency.
Exclusive car rental discounts.