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Role Overview:

The Senior Specialist, Data Governance, is responsible for executing data consistency, data quality and data protection within the data governance framework. This role reports to a Senior Manager, Data Governance, and will be part of a team that focuses on operational effectiveness, maximizing data value and business process improvements. This position will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure organizational data compliance, data integrity and data-based outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Governance and Implementation

• • Assist in the development and execution of data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with the organization’s data governance framework
  • Assist in the selection of data governance solutions by participating in research, RFI/RFP processes and hands-on testing
  • Support the maintenance of data governance tools and technologies to ensure high-quality, consistent, and secure data across the organization
  • Adhere to all data governance standards, policies and processes; adhere to all enterprise-relevant policies (e.g. Compliance, HR, IT, Legal)
  • Contribute to an atmosphere that embodies an enterprise team culture and proactively contributes to process improvement, measurable success and pragmatic change management
  • Collaborate with business units, IT, and data management teams to gather requirements, address data governance-related queries, and provide guidance on best practices
  • Act as a point of contact for data governance-related inquiries and provide support to stakeholders in understanding processes and ensuring adherence to established policies and standards

Data Quality Management

• • Implement, operate and audit data policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent data management practices across the organization
  • Monitor and improve data quality through solutions that improve visibility, reliability, security and scalability
  • Assist in the identification of data quality issues and collaborate with data stakeholders to provide remediation plans and solutions
  • Participate in data quality improvement initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, and enrichment activities
  • Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and IT teams to audit and ensure data compliance throughout the data lifecycle (CRUD)
  • Create, review and update data artifacts (e.g., data dictionaries) on a quarterly or as-needed basis
  • Ensure data processes are executed and the outcomes are compliant with regulatory company requirements
  • Support the compliance efforts related to data privacy regulations, industry standards, and internal data governance policies
  • Assist in conducting data governance audits and assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions

Data Governance Reporting

• • Develop and maintain KPI-based data governance reporting including, but not limited to data governance activities, data quality issues, and compliance status
  • Assist cross-functional teams with data-driven reporting and reporting issue resolutions
  • Provide input and recommendations to improve data governance processes and tools based on data governance metrics and feedback

Training and Advocacy

• • Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings to make decisions on data dictionaries, policies, standards, and data-related issues
  • Execute communication and change management procedures to ensure all stakeholders are appropriately aware of data governance committee decisions
  • Deliver training and communications to educate employees on data governance best practices and promote data-awareness throughout the organization
  • Assist in the training program and material development as needed

Experience & Qualifications:

Education Level:

• • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5 years + experience in:
    • Data governance and data management executing the implementation of standards, policies and processes
    • Experience participating in cross-functional data governance projects
    • Experience collaborating with adjacent data-centric organizations

Languages:

• • Proficient in both written and verbal French and English communication
  • Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is essential for effective correspondence with clients, suppliers, business partners, and colleagues beyond the province of Quebec

Software/Technical Skills

• • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Tableau, MS Power BI or equivalent reporting software
  • Data warehouse, data lake and data integration system knowledge
  • Microsoft Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Smartsheet, or equivalent Project Portfolio Management (PPM) knowledge Preferred
  • Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent development / management software Preferred
  • SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP software Preferred

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• • Strong understanding of data governance approaches and best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to create and improve data policies and standards
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions
  • Excellent communication, presentation skills, and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Demonstrated success working in ambiguous environments with minimal direction
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives within defined timeframes
  • Proven ability to manage successful data-centric projects to completion
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and train stakeholders

Additional Details for This Role:

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid #atyourside