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Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties?The Senior Manager, Data Governance will be responsible for managing and leading the OMERS Investment Finance & Operations (IFO) Data Governance Program implementation and roadmap. This role will consult and work with a variety of stakeholders and groups in OMERS including the IFO Data Governance Committee (DGC), investment teams, operations teams, and the Enterprise Data Governance team.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Leading the enablement and oversight of the data governance framework for OMERS public and private investment data, with a focus on mitigating data risk through the advancement of organization behavior, policies and standards, governance metrics, processes, related tools, and data architecture
Working with senior leadership on the IFO Data Governance Committee (DGC) to define and formally assign the governance roles of data owners,



stewards, and custodians;
work with the business to ensure these roles and their responsibilities are understood and effectively executed;
identify and document data assets in scope of the Program
Conducting data risk assessments, and developing plans for maturing strategic data governance capabilities and priorities to effectively manage risks
Cataloging data assets, including metadata and data lineage;
establishing consistentbaselines for data quality across public and private investment data domains, and implementing standards for data quality monitoring
Supporting the data governance foundations for large-scale transformation initiatives, working in partnership with technology and business stakeholders to ensure that implicated data is effectively governed
Supporting the creation and adoption of new data policies, standards and guidelines
Required Skills & Experience:1. Data Governance & Data Quality Expertise
Sound knowledge and experience with data governance strategy and program delivery
Experience establishing data governance policies, standards, and guidelines
Knowledge of leading data quality management practices
2. Investment Data & Business Acumen
Knowledge of investment products and processes,



and their associated data across public markets trade lifecycles and private investment deal processes
3. Leadership, Change Management & Stakeholder Influence
Demonstrated consulting and leadership skills
Experience applying change management concepts and strategies
Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong orientation toward strategy, change, and results
4. Growth Mindset & Personal Effectiveness
Driven self-starter who demonstrates initiative
Eagerness and aptitude for learning
Preferred Skills & Experience:1. Strategic Leadership & Executive Engagement
Experience working and communicating with executives (Directors, VP+)
Strategy development, strategic thinking, roadmap development, and planning
2. Data Management & Technology Expertise
Experience working within data operations or operational data management functions
Knowledge of data architecture and technology solutions
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this position is $122,000.00 - $188,000.00 per year.
You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
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📌 Senior Manager, Data Governance (Winnipeg)
🏢 OMERS
📍 Winnipeg