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Slalom . As a Data Management Senior Consultant specializing in metadata management and data catalog solutions, you will work with small, collaborative teams with minimal oversight to design and deliver enterprise-wide data catalog solutions. You will assess the client’s current environment, technical and business challenges, and data governance/management maturity, and propose solutions that incorporate technology, ways of working, data literacy, governance, and change. What You’ll Do
Use your knowledge and experience with metadata management and data catalog technologies to evaluate existing solution implementations, provide alternatives/trade-offs, and recommend improvements to raise the client’s metadata management maturity. Configure and enhance enterprise data catalogs in alignment with data governance frameworks to enable users to discover, trust, and understand data (Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview; Snowflake Horizons, Databricks Unity Catalog as needed). Ingest technical metadata and lineage from data platforms, ETL/ELT tools, and reporting tools; support ingestion of sources through native connectors and custom integrations. Develop and maintain APIs and connectors for synchronization across data platforms, including integrations with data quality, master data management (MDM), and access governance technologies (e.g., Collibra DQ, BigID, Immuta) and enterprise SSO/LDAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stewardship models and governance processes. Customize governance workflows, lineage tracking, and business glossary features to meet client-specific needs. Design user experiences within catalog solutions to search, browse, and access data, tailoring personas for analysts, engineers, and stewards. Develop adoption playbooks, enablement materials, and KPIs; deliver training and office hours to drive usage. What You’ll Bring
6+ years in data management with 3+ years implementing data catalogs/metadata solutions. Hands-on configuration and administration of Collibra/Alation/Atlan/Purview; experience with taxonomy, glossary, and stewardship workflows. Working knowledge of technical metadata ingestion and integration across cloud data platforms and ETL/ELT tools. Proficiency in RESTful APIs, scripting (Python, JavaScript), and data integration tools. Ability to communicate across perspectives and facilitate clear decision-making with teams and clients. Provide high-quality written and visual communications tailored to cross-functional teams including business, technical, and governance teams. Tools & Technologies
Catalog & Metadata: Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, Secoda, Informatica IDMC, Snowflake Horizons, Databricks Unity Catalog, AWS Glue, GCP Dataplex Lineage & Observability: MANTA, OpenLineage, Monte Carlo, Databricks lineage, Purview lineage Privacy & Access: BigID, Immuta Data Platforms & Integration: GCP, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and modern data architectures Productivity: Power BI, Tableau, Looker; Jira, Confluence; Git/GitHub/Azure DevOps Preferred Certifications
Collibra Ranger/Solution Architect, Alation badges, Atlan badges, Microsoft Purview Informatica EDC/IDQ, Apache Atlas/Open Metadata practitioner DAMA CDMP; cloud data certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) Work Model
Hybrid and client-facing, with travel based on engagement needs. Up to 25 - 50% travel. About Us
Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000 and many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and by 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. We believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation And Benefits
Slalom invests in benefits that support work and life, including meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. Other benefits include a yearly $350 reimbursement for well-being expenses and discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $170,000, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, location, and other factors. EOE and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process; please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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Metadata & Data Catalog - Senior Consultant
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Slalom . As a Data Management Senior Consultant specializing in metadata management and data catalog solutions, you will work with small, collaborative teams with minimal oversight to design and deliver enterprise-wide data catalog solutions. You will assess the client’s current environment, technical and business challenges, and data governance/management maturity, and propose solutions that incorporate technology, ways of working, data literacy, governance, and change. What You’ll Do
Use your knowledge and experience with metadata management and data catalog technologies to evaluate existing solution implementations, provide alternatives/trade-offs, and recommend improvements to raise the client’s metadata management maturity. Configure and enhance enterprise data catalogs in alignment with data governance frameworks to enable users to discover, trust, and understand data (Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview; Snowflake Horizons, Databricks Unity Catalog as needed). Ingest technical metadata and lineage from data platforms, ETL/ELT tools, and reporting tools; support ingestion of sources through native connectors and custom integrations. Develop and maintain APIs and connectors for synchronization across data platforms, including integrations with data quality, master data management (MDM), and access governance technologies (e.g., Collibra DQ, BigID, Immuta) and enterprise SSO/LDAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stewardship models and governance processes. Customize governance workflows, lineage tracking, and business glossary features to meet client-specific needs. Design user experiences within catalog solutions to search, browse, and access data, tailoring personas for analysts, engineers, and stewards. Develop adoption playbooks, enablement materials, and KPIs; deliver training and office hours to drive usage. What You’ll Bring
6+ years in data management with 3+ years implementing data catalogs/metadata solutions. Hands-on configuration and administration of Collibra/Alation/Atlan/Purview; experience with taxonomy, glossary, and stewardship workflows. Working knowledge of technical metadata ingestion and integration across cloud data platforms and ETL/ELT tools. Proficiency in RESTful APIs, scripting (Python, JavaScript), and data integration tools. Ability to communicate across perspectives and facilitate clear decision-making with teams and clients. Provide high-quality written and visual communications tailored to cross-functional teams including business, technical, and governance teams. Tools & Technologies
Catalog & Metadata: Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, Secoda, Informatica IDMC, Snowflake Horizons, Databricks Unity Catalog, AWS Glue, GCP Dataplex Lineage & Observability: MANTA, OpenLineage, Monte Carlo, Databricks lineage, Purview lineage Privacy & Access: BigID, Immuta Data Platforms & Integration: GCP, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and modern data architectures Productivity: Power BI, Tableau, Looker; Jira, Confluence; Git/GitHub/Azure DevOps Preferred Certifications
Collibra Ranger/Solution Architect, Alation badges, Atlan badges, Microsoft Purview Informatica EDC/IDQ, Apache Atlas/Open Metadata practitioner DAMA CDMP; cloud data certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) Work Model
Hybrid and client-facing, with travel based on engagement needs. Up to 25 - 50% travel. About Us
Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000 and many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and by 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. We believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation And Benefits
Slalom invests in benefits that support work and life, including meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. Other benefits include a yearly $350 reimbursement for well-being expenses and discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $170,000, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, location, and other factors. EOE and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process; please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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