Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog Consultant

Who we are
Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global reach, transforming the way organisations work with data. We use proven, cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor and implement advanced Business Intelligence solutions across Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science and Engineering, and Data Governance.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog Consultant to support a client on a short, time-boxed Data Governance and Data Catalogue engagement.
The client has already started building its data catalogue in Microsoft Purview and needs an experienced consultant to come in, quickly understand the existing setup and accelerate delivery.
This is not a greenfield implementation. You will be expected to work independently, get up to speed quickly and start delivering from day one.
The initial engagement is expected to run for approximately 6–8 weeks.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with:
Recent, hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog
Strong experience building and curating data catalogues
Experience with data domains, assets, business glossaries, ownership and stewardship
Hands-on experience with metadata management
Experience with data lineage and source-system scanning
Experience applying data classifications such as Public, Internal, Private and PII
Experience working directly with Data Owners and Data Stewards
Ability to work with business stakeholders to agree definitions, ownership and governance
Strong understanding of Data Governance and Metadata Management
Ability to quickly understand an existing Purview environment and accelerate delivery
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work independently and deliver tangible outcomes within a short engagement
What You'll Be Doing
Review and build upon the client's existing Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog
Scan the ODW and source systems, including Dynamics 365 CE, to bring technical metadata and lineage into Purview
Set up and populate governance domains including: Property Management, Finance, VAS
Organise data assets, glossary terms and ownership within each domain
Build and maintain the business glossary
Work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to agree definitions and accountability
Assign appropriate owners and stewards across domains and assets
Apply classifications including: Public, Internal, Private, PII
Improve the structure and quality of the existing catalogue
Support metadata, lineage and governance activities
Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure catalogue content is accurate and usable
Accelerate the existing Purview implementation and leave the client with a structured and usable data catalogue
Essential Experience
Proven, recent hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog
Experience curating a data catalogue, not simply configuring scans
Experience with business glossaries, metadata, data domains and data assets
Experience with data ownership and stewardship
Experience with data classification and PII
Understanding of data lineage and technical metadata
Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards and business stakeholders
Strong Data Governance experience
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work independently within an existing enterprise environment
Important
We are specifically looking for candidates with recent Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog experience.
Candidates whose Purview experience is primarily focused on compliance, DLP or Information Protection, rather than data cataloguing and governance, will not be suitable.
Desirable Experience
Experience presenting catalogue content outside Purview
Experience with Microsoft Fabric
Experience building catalogue experiences using Power BI or Fabric apps
Ability to communicate technical catalogue information in clear business language
Previous experience scanning Dynamics 365 CE / Customer Engagement into Purview
Experience working with ODW environments
Inclusion and equal opportunities
We are an equal-opportunity, inclusive employer. We consider all applicants fairly and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog Consultant and can start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
Yes