Data Governance SME

For an international technology client operating in Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced IT Data Governance and Access Control SME (m/f/d) to support a group-wide data protection and governance initiative. Tasks Designing a data governance and access-control framework to identify, classify, and protect sensitive and IP-relevant information Piloting the framework at one business unit ahead of wider group rollout Defining access restrictions and governance controls across key IT and collaboration systems Working closely with an internal project manager and reporting into a steering committee Ensuring data residency and cross-border compliance requirements are met, including restricting access to sensitive data by geography or user group Requirements Proven experience designing data governance and access-control frameworks at group or enterprise level Strong background in data classification, IAM, or access-permission concepts Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments Comfortable operating in an SME/advisory capacity within a larger governance programme Background in international or cross-border data compliance, including data residency and data localisation requirements Start: September 2026 Duration: 6 months Workload: 80% for September and October, then 60-100% depending on project scope thereafter Location: 3 days/week onsite in Switzerland, remaining days remote Language: English