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We are seeking for our client a Data Governance Consultant to drive data governance and quality initiatives, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and standardization. The role involves implementing governance frameworks, managing data quality, overseeing metadata and master data, and collaborating with stakeholders. Responsibilities

Implement data governance policies, frameworks, and tools. Conduct data maturity assessments and ensure compliance. Define data quality rules, perform profiling, and implement remediation. Manage metadata, data catalogs, and master data strategies. Collaborate with business and IT teams and conduct training. Develop governance reports and ensure regulatory compliance. Qualifications

4+ years in Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Management. Experience with governance tools (e.g., Informatica DQ, Collibra, Talend). Strong knowledge of governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM). Expertise in metadata, master data, and data lineage management. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred:

Certifications (CDMP, DCAM) and experience in telecom, banking, or large enterprises. Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Analyst and Consulting Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Contract duration: 17 months

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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Data Governance Engineer with focus on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, e.g., GDPR, DPA, ISO, etc. A successful candidate will develop Python-based tooling to automate the operations of an internal data mesh solution such as data labeling and quality metrics in a data, access management and data security best practices.

The Data Governance team in the Commercial Systems unit has a mission to enable a secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating at many internal and external data sources formed in a data mesh. The team works with well-known open-source data governance tools such as Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes the data at Canonical.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies
• Design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations
• Deploy and operate services developed by the team
• Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
• Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools
• Experience with software development in Python and SQL
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Performance engineering and security experience
• Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a

Lead Data Governance Engineer

with focus on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, e.g., GDPR, DPA, ISO, etc. A successful candidate will develop Python-based tooling to automate the operations of an internal data mesh solution such as data labeling and quality metrics in a data, access management and data security best practices.

The Data Governance team in the Commercial Systems unit has a mission to enable a secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating at many internal and external data sources formed in a data mesh. The team works with well-known open-source data governance tools such as Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes the data at Canonical.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies Design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations Deploy and operate services developed by the team Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices

What we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools Experience with software development in Python and SQL Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

Performance engineering and security experience Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations

We are looking for Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations to drive the full lifecycle of our new data center—from design and construction to commissioning, and through to mission-critical live operations. Serve as the owner's representative during the build phase, embedding operational excellence into design. Post-handover, ensure the seamless daily management of all facility systems to maintain uptime, safety, and global compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the SPV and data center business plan, achieving alignment with corporate strategy while driving cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and performance benchmarking.
• Ensure flawless daily operation of power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental controls, and security systems.
• Maintain 100% uptime, meet SLAs, and uphold HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) best practices.
• Advocate for operational considerations during design and construction, reviewing technical specifications for maintainability and safety.
• Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover processes against performance benchmarks.
• Act as a trusted liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal leadership.
• Manage escalations proactively, validate operational reports, and drive service excellence.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance during upgrades, retrofits, and procurement.
• Optimize manpower and technical resources for cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
• Implement process enhancements to boost reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Lead risk assessments, business continuity planning, and audits, while aligning operations with international standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Data center certifications such as CDCMP, CDCP, CDCS, Uptime Institute Tier Specialist, or equivalent are highly valued.
• 12+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in managing mission-critical infrastructure to meet stringent SLA targets.
• Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning skills.
• Deep understanding of industry standards such as ISO 27001, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and familiarity with preventive maintenance and TCO‑driven practices.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

• Construction, Facilities Services, and Repair and Maintenance

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Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations We are looking for Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations to drive the full lifecycle of our new data center—from design and construction to commissioning, and through to mission-critical live operations. Serve as the owner's representative during the build phase, embedding operational excellence into design. Post-handover, ensure the seamless daily management of all facility systems to maintain uptime, safety, and global compliance.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the SPV and data center business plan, achieving alignment with corporate strategy while driving cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and performance benchmarking.

Ensure flawless daily operation of power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental controls, and security systems.

Maintain 100% uptime, meet SLAs, and uphold HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) best practices.

Advocate for operational considerations during design and construction, reviewing technical specifications for maintainability and safety.

Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover processes against performance benchmarks.

Act as a trusted liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal leadership.

Manage escalations proactively, validate operational reports, and drive service excellence.

Oversee vendor and contractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance during upgrades, retrofits, and procurement.

Optimize manpower and technical resources for cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.

Implement process enhancements to boost reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Lead risk assessments, business continuity planning, and audits, while aligning operations with international standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Data center certifications such as CDCMP, CDCP, CDCS, Uptime Institute Tier Specialist, or equivalent are highly valued.

12+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.

Proven expertise in managing mission-critical infrastructure to meet stringent SLA targets.

Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning skills.

Deep understanding of industry standards such as ISO 27001, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and familiarity with preventive maintenance and TCO‑driven practices.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

Construction, Facilities Services, and Repair and Maintenance

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Management Consultant (Data, AI & Analytics)

Whether you are starting out as a Junior, growing as a Senior, or ready to lead as an Engagement Manager, we are hiring across all levels.

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.

The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner…

What will you be doing?

• Involved in managing projects across Data, AI & Analytics, ensuring end-to-end execution and timely delivery.
• Break down and structure complex client challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
• Create compelling client proposals, business development materials, and presentation decks.
• Bridge the gap between technical and business teams by translating complex data and technical concepts into clear business insights.
• Contribute to the expansion of our data consulting practice

What are we looking for?

• You must have prior management consultancy experience, ideally within Strategy Consulting or Data Consulting.
• Graduated from a Business school or an Engineering Program
• We are looking for profiles with a dual focus on “business” and “data”
• You will already understand digital technologies (Tracking, Machine Learning, RTB, Big Data, Platform as a Service, etc).

Innovation : We have a passion for creating impactful projects and believe innovation can come from anyone.

Action: We make things rather than telling people how to make them.

Collaboration : We believe in bringing talented people together, winning together, and in learning from each other.

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Management Consultant (Data, AI & Analytics) Whether you are starting out as a Junior, growing as a Senior, or ready to lead as an Engagement Manager, we are hiring across all levels. Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth. The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner… What will you be doing? Involved in managing projects across Data, AI & Analytics, ensuring end-to-end execution and timely delivery. Break down and structure complex client challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Create compelling client proposals, business development materials, and presentation decks. Bridge the gap between technical and business teams by translating complex data and technical concepts into clear business insights. Contribute to the expansion of our data consulting practice What are we looking for? You must have prior management consultancy experience, ideally within Strategy Consulting or Data Consulting. Graduated from a Business school or an Engineering Program We are looking for profiles with a dual focus on “business” and “data” You will already understand digital technologies (Tracking, Machine Learning, RTB, Big Data, Platform as a Service, etc). Innovation : We have a passion for creating impactful projects and believe innovation can come from anyone. Action:

We make things rather than telling people how to make them. Collaboration : We believe in bringing talented people together, winning together, and in learning from each other.

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