Data Governance & AI Governance Specialist

Portugal, PT

Senior (4-6 Years), Mid-level (2-3 Years)

Remote

English Required Portuguese Required

We’re looking for a Data Governance & AI Governance Specialist to join KWAN on a high-impact project within an international and data-driven environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Define, document, and maintain enterprise-level data governance policies and classification frameworks;

• Support AI governance and responsible data usage initiatives across the organization;

• Coordinate structured review and approval processes involving multiple stakeholders;

• Work closely with Data Engineering, Compliance, Security, and Governance teams;

• Manage governance workflows and requests through platforms such as Jira or ServiceNow;

• Maintain governance documentation and operational processes using tools like Confluence or Notion;

• Support the management of registries, classification records, and governance tracking activities;

• Analyze registry data, usage metrics, and risk criteria to support decision-making;

• Facilitate workshops and cross-functional collaboration sessions using tools such as Miro.

What we’re looking for

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance, or related areas;

• 1 to 2 years of experience documenting enterprise-level data policies or classification schemas;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests;

• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders;

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex governance and regulatory concepts;

• Analytical mindset and comfort working with operational and risk-related data;

• Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira;

• Familiarity with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Notion, Airtable, or Miro;

• English C1 (mandatory).

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI/ML governance initiatives;

• Familiarity with GDPR, NIST, ISO 42001, or the EU AI Act;

• Experience with data catalog or data lineage platforms;

• Background working in regulated or enterprise-scale environments.

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.

Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.

Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN

I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.

Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN

I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.

João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)

My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.

Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)

Grab this opportunity, apply now!