HAYS Technology is assisting one of their clients in their search for a freelance Data & AI Governance Lead.

As a Data & AI Governance Lead, you will play a key role in the further operationalization of the organization’s Data & AI Governance framework. You will help translate governance principles into practical processes, roles, controls, and measurable outcomes while supporting the adoption of governance across both data and AI initiatives. This is a highly visible role, working closely with business, IT, Data, AI, Risk, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

- Define and execute the Data & AI Governance roadmap
- Implement governance processes around data ownership, data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy, and AI risk management
- Support the rollout of an AI Governance framework aligned with Responsible AI principles, GDPR, and the EU AI Act
- Define governance roles, controls, KPIs, and reporting processes
- Drive adoption of governance tooling such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure
- Act as a key advisor for Data & AI Governance topics

Must-have skills

- 7-10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Strategy




- Proven experience implementing governance frameworks in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage
- Experience with AI Governance, Responsible AI, GDPR, and the EU AI Act
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or similar platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English

Nice to have

- Experience within insurance or other highly regulated industries
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, or MLOps environments
- Experience delivering AI Governance initiatives

Full-time assignment until the end of the year, with a strong possibility of extension. Hybrid working model with 2 mandatory onsite days per week. ASAP start date.

This role is idóneo for an experienced Data Governance professional looking to drive Data & AI Governance maturity within a large organization while playing a key role in shaping governance practices, AI oversight, and responsible data usage.

If you are interested, you can always contact Sabrina Van Peer, Hays Technology via [email protected] or on +32 3 202 79 66.

📌 Ai governance manager (España)
🏢 Hays
📍 España