HIRING: Role: Cloud Governance Business Analyst

Location: Montreal, Canada

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite 5 Days/Week

Working Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

We are looking for a strong Business Analyst with experience in Cloud Governance, Governance Process Definition, Process Modelling, Requirements Analysis, and Documentation to support a Cloud First Program.

The Cloud First Business Analyst will serve as the Governance Analyst and Documentation Lead, working under the direction of the Program Management Team and Program Technical Lead.

TOP 3 REQUIRED SKILLS

Business Analysis

Designing Governance Processes & Definitions

Basic Azure Cloud Knowledge

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Cloud First Business Analyst serves as the governance analyst and documentation lead for the Cloud First Program. Working under the direction of the Program Management Team and Program Technical Lead, the role documents governance entities defines inputs and outputs, models governance processes, and develops the artefacts required to operationalize the Cloud First governance framework.

Purpose of the Role The role identifies information requirements, analyses governance needs, documents agreed outcomes, develops governance artefacts, and models end-to-end processes. Stakeholder engagement, workshop coordination, meeting management, communications, approval follow-up, and final governance decisions remain with the Program Management Team and Program Technical Lead.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance Operating Model

Support the Program Management Team and Program Technical Lead in finalizing the definition of all Cloud First governance entities. Document the purpose, scope, responsibilities, authority, decision rights, membership, and cadence of each governance entity.

Maintain the governance catalogue and operating model.

1. Inputs and Outputs Definition





Define and document the inputs required by each governance entity. Define outputs, decisions, approvals, actions, and artefacts produced by each governance entity.

Produce governance interaction models that show information flows between governance bodies.

1. Governance Process Definition

Work with the Program Technical Lead to define the processes executed within each governance entity. Document process objectives, triggers, activities, approvals, decision points, and outcomes.

Apply consistent documentation standards across the programme.

1. Process Modelling and Repository Management

Develop clear process maps and flowcharts for governance processes. Document workflow dependencies, approvals, escalations, and hand-offs.

Maintain the governance process repository and supporting artefacts.

Responsibility Boundaries The Business Analyst supports analysis and documentation, but is not accountable for:

Arranging workshops or meetings

Managing stakeholder communications

Scheduling sessions or maintaining calendars

Chasing stakeholders for feedback

Securing approvals

Owning governance decisions

These activities remain the responsibility of the Cloud First Program Management Team, with support and direction from the Program Technical Lead.

Required Skills and Competencies

Robust business analysis, requirements analysis, and structured documentation skills.

Experience documenting governance operating models,



decision rights, RACI matrices, and escalation frameworks.

Proficiency in process mapping, workflow analysis, and modelling dependencies, approvals, and hand-offs.

Ability to translate complex governance discussions into clear, consistent, and usable artefacts.

Strong written communication, attention to detail, version control, and repository management.

Ability to collaborate effectively with programme management, technical leads, and governance stakeholders.

Preferred Experience and Tools

Experience supporting cloud transformation, cloud adoption, technology governance, or enterprise change programmes.

Working knowledge of common process-modelling methods and tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent.

Experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration and documentation tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Understanding of governance controls, approval workflows, decision logs, and document lifecycle management.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Business analysis or process-modelling certification is advantageous.

Relevant experience level to be aligned with the organization's role-grading and project requirements.

Success Measures

Governance artefacts are complete, accurate, consistent, traceable, and ready for review and approval.

Process models clearly show triggers, activities, decision points, approvals, escalations, dependencies, and outcomes.

Governance repositories remain current, controlled, and easy for stakeholders to navigate.

Deliverables are completed in line with agreed programme priorities and documentation standards

📌 Cloud Governance Business Analyst - Fully Onsite @Montreal
🏢 Atlantis IT Group
📍 Montreal