Data Governance Expert

Scopely is seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Expert to join our Playgami team in Barcelona! This role is for an expert who can build and run an enterprise-scale data governance program for a global EDW, with strong fluency across Security, Compliance, and Legal. You will not be hands-on technical, but you will influence technical teams to implement governance rules and controls, and you will chair a complex, globally distributed Data Governance Council.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of Scopely’s data governance strategy for the global data warehouse; Work closely with Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and data teams to translate requirements into clear and actionable policies; Help define and implement governance frameworks such as data classification, PII handling, access control, and data lifecycle management; Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure governance policies are implemented correctly in data platforms; Contribute to access governance processes, including approvals, reviews, and monitoring; Help maintain documentation, decision logs, and governance guidelines to ensure transparency and consistency; Identify risks related to data usage and support mitigation plans with clear tracking; Assist in improving processes, templates, and training materials to increase adoption across teams; Support governance needs for new projects, tools, and integrations, including emerging areas like AI usage; Participate in governance forums and working groups, contributing to decisions and alignment; Contribute to defining data ownership and accountability across datasets; Support the implementation of data classification and sensitivity models; Help ensure appropriate use of sensitive data based on business needs; Assist in defining and applying data lifecycle policies, such as retention and archiving; Collaborate with stakeholders to balance data access, risk, and business value

Requirements

4 to 7 years of experience in data governance, data management, privacy, compliance, or related areas; Good understanding of data security and privacy concepts, such as PII handling, access control, and auditability; Bachelors in Computer Science or related field; Experience working with data teams to implement policies in real systems; Ability to translate requirements into practical solutions with technical teams; Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across different teams and functions; Pragmatic mindset, you focus on solutions that work in real environments; Clear communication skills, both written and verbal; Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving needs; Full on-site presence in the Barcelona office (5 days per week)

Nice to have

Experience with modern data platforms such as BigQuery or Snowflake; Familiarity with IAM concepts and BI tools; Exposure to regulated environments or sensitive data domains; Experience working in multi-team or global organizations