Data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, EDM Council)

Data quality management

Metadata management

Data lineage tools and concepts

Master data management (MDM)

Data governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alation)

Data architecture and databases

Enterprise data ecosystems

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Product management tools (Jira, Confluence)

Cloud data platforms

Data lakes

APIs

UI/UX requirements translation

Excellent communication and storytelling abilities

Ability to translate technical complexity into compelling business narratives

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence without authority

Consensus building and stakeholder management

Strategic thinking with operational attention to detail

User empathy and customer-centric mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity

Results-oriented with focus on measurable outcomes

Data-driven decision-making

Time management and organizational skills