Data Governance Lead

Remote (Toronto, ON)

This role involves building out and documenting the client's data governance framework — operating model, roles & responsibilities, policies, standards, and performance metrics — while working directly with stakeholders on governance training and change management.

Looking for 5–8 years defining and implementing Data Governance Programs, along with hands-on experience in tools like Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or Informatica CDGC.

This role will document and drive the core data governance framework — operating model, roles & responsibilities, policies, standards, use cases, and performance metrics — while working closely with client stakeholders to align governance efforts with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Document core data governance framework deliverables: operating model, organizational roles & responsibilities, policies, standards, use cases, and performance metrics
Document the client's organizational direction, structure, business processes, and requirements as they relate to data creation and maintenance
Analyze business objectives to determine how data governance can best fulfill organizational needs
Identify cross-impact to other systems, initiatives,



and capabilities
Propose solutions that balance timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality for client needs
Clearly articulate data governance roles, goals, and timelines
Work closely with client stakeholders to understand data challenges and objectives, providing guidance and training on the governance framework
Create, consolidate, and present documentation on use cases, policies, processes, standards, and guidelines — maintaining traceability back to requirements
Provide a business/process perspective during design reviews

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
5–8 years defining and implementing Data Governance Programs
5–8 years of experience with 2–3 Data Governance tools/platforms (Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, etc.)
5–8 years managing small projects — status reporting, risk & issue management, resource and budget management
5–8 years proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience participating in change control processes throughout a project
Comfortable proactively handling project support/administrative functions

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