Program Manager, Data Governance (Enterprise Data Governance)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday to Thursday)

Pay Rate: Up to $70/hour T4 + 4% Vacation Pay

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST

About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Data Governance to lead enterprise-wide data governance transformation initiatives. This high-impact role will drive the adoption, maturity, and expansion of governance capabilities across the organization while partnering with senior business and technology leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise data strategy, governance operating models, and modernization initiatives using leading technologies including Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Azure, Informatica IDMC, and Power BI .

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and manage enterprise Data Governance programs and strategic initiatives

Develop and execute governance roadmaps, delivery plans, and adoption strategies

Gather and document business requirements and translate them into actionable initiatives

Create and prioritize epics, features, and user stories within Agile delivery frameworks

Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams

Manage stakeholder relationships across business, technology, risk, compliance, privacy, and executive leadership

Monitor project risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelines

Prepare executive presentations, status reports, business cases, and governance updates

Drive organizational change management, communications, training, and adoption activities

Measure success through KPI tracking, governance maturity metrics, and value realization reporting

Required Qualifications




Must-Have Experience

8+ years of Program Management, Product Management, Data Governance, Data & Analytics, or Enterprise Technology delivery experience

Strong Program or Product Management background with Agile delivery methodologies

Metadata Management

Data Quality

Data Access Controls

Governance Frameworks

Regulatory Compliance

Experience working with enterprise data platforms and tools such as:

Databricks Unity Catalog

Power BI

JIRA

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution

Preferred Qualifications

Financial Services or highly regulated industry experience

Experience developing governance operating models and business cases

Agile, Scrum, PMP, Product Management, Data Governance, or Cloud Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or a related field

What Makes You Successful

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Strong executive communication and presentation abilities

Strategic mindset with exceptional problem-solving capabilities

Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions

Experience driving organizational change and adoption initiatives

Why Join?

Lead enterprise-level Data Governance transformation initiatives





Significant exposure to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Work with modern cloud and data governance technologies

Drive strategic outcomes across business and technology teams

Highly visible role with meaningful organizational impact

You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment partnering with:

Business Stakeholders

Data Governance Teams

Technology & Engineering Teams

Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and Audit

Product Owners

External Vendors and Strategic Partners

Interview Process
Round 1: 30-minute interview (Virtual or In-Person)

Round 2: 30-minute virtual interview

Candidates with a history of frequent job changes or significant employment gaps may not be considered.

If you're passionate about building enterprise-scale Data Governance capabilities and driving meaningful business value through data, we'd love to hear from you.

Use AI for Hiring :
Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and advantages. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

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📌 Program Manager, Data Governance Transformation (Ontario)
🏢 Kelly
📍 Ontario