About Opplane
Opplane specializes in providing advanced data-focused solutions for financial services, telecommunication, and reg-tech to accelerate their digital transformation journey. Opplane leadership team is comprised of Silicon Valley serial entrepreneurs and experienced executives. Its expertise comes from years of specific industry experience at some of the world’s top companies, such as PayPal, Xerox Parc, Amazon, Wells Fargo, SoFi in the areas of product management, data technology, data governance, data privacy, security, machine learning, and risk management.
Team & Culture
🌍 Global & Multicultural – Diverse perspectives, global collaboration (US, Portugal, India and Singapore)
⚡ Startup Energy – Fast-moving, impact-driven environment
💪 Ownership Mindset – Engineers own what they build
🤝 Collaborative & Friendly – Open, curious, and supportive culture
We are looking for a Data Governance Consultant to support data governance initiatives, with a strong focus on metadata management and the use of data governance platforms such as Informatica, OpenMetadata, Collibra or Alation. This role involves hands-on contribution to governance frameworks and close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
Design and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices;
Lead metadata management initiatives, including data catalogs, business glossaries, and data dictionaries;
Work directly with clients using Collibra, Alation, or other tools, supporting configuration, adoption, and best practices;
Support data lineage and data quality initiatives across modern data platforms;
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related roles;
Hands-on experience with data governance platforms in a professional environment;
Strong understanding of Data Governance concepts such as Glossary, Data Quality, RDM, and Lineage;
Hands-on experience querying databases using SQL or similar technologies;
Client-facing experience or strong stakeholder management skills;
Good understanding of modern data platforms and cloud environments.
The desired candidates should be open to:
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, or open to relocating candidates currently based elsewhere in Europe to Lisbon, Portugal.
We embrace a hybrid work approach, with 3 days in the office and two days working remotely. Spending time in the office is essential for building in-person connections, fostering teamwork, and facilitating productive whiteboarding sessions and brainstorming.