Accenture

Accenture

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Data Governance Practitioner

Posted Sep 21, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data Other
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Education
15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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The Data Governance Practitioner establishes and enforces policies that support the accuracy, integrity, and security of organizational data. The role collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define data standards, improve governance practices, and support effective data stewardship across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Establish and enforce data governance policies, frameworks, and practices.
  • Define and maintain data standards with stakeholders.
  • Facilitate effective data collection, storage, access, and usage.
  • Lead continuous improvement of data governance frameworks and practices.
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to align data governance with organizational goals.
  • Mentor junior team members on data governance principles.

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Qualifications

Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI); data governance frameworks and best practices; defining and implementing data standards and policies; data management tools and platforms; data quality and security; stakeholder communication; analysis of complex data environments; minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI).

Required

  • Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Data governance frameworks and best practices
  • Defining and implementing data standards and policies
  • Data management tools and platforms
  • Data quality and security
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analyzing complex data environments
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI)

Original job description

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Project Role : Data Governance Practitioner
Project Role Description : Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of organizational data. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define data standards, facilitate effective data collection, storage, access, and usage; and drive data stewardship initiatives for comprehensive and effective data governance.
Must have skills : Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Data Governance Practitioner, a typical day involves establishing and enforcing data governance policies that uphold the accuracy, integrity, and security of organizational data. This role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to define and maintain data standards. The practitioner facilitates effective processes for data collection, storage, access, and usage, while actively driving initiatives that promote data stewardship. Through these efforts, the role ensures comprehensive and effective governance of data assets across the organization, supporting informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead efforts to continuously improve data governance frameworks and practices.
- Mentor junior team members to enhance their understanding and execution of data governance principles.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to align data governance with organizational goals.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI).
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
- Experience in defining and implementing data standards and policies.
- Ability to work with data management tools and platforms to ensure data quality and security.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different teams.
- Capability to analyze complex data environments and recommend governance improvements.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI).
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.