Data Governance Analyst

Our Edmonton-headquartered client is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension! As an experienced Data Governance professional and SME with leadership capabilities, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of data management capabilities & data governance artifacts as per the roadmaps, leading data governance operations and coordinating with stakeholders to mature the organization’s data and information assets.  

Our client currently has a hybrid work environment and for the most part, you can work remotely, but must have willingness to work onsite as per the client’s request with will be aligned to Alberta’s COVID-19 strategy and planned approach.  You must have a conducive remote work environment and necessary equipment to perform your work activities.

Delivery

• Apply concepts and best practices coupled with knowledge of the organization’s needs to identify and
  evaluate approaches that support data governance and data management improvements.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of Data Governance related tools and technologies.
• Develop; document; and evolve frameworks, standards, processes, guidelines and user guides
  for data governance operations and tools.
• Review all data governance artefacts and provide initial peer review and guidance to the team
  members for further improvement if necessary.
• Engage with change management and communications teams to introduce new data governance
  capabilities or changes/updates thereafter.
• Lead the identification and onboarding of data management roles like Stewards, Owners, etc.
  across the organization.
• Develop content for data governance training and roadshows.
• Develop & maintain inventory of the enterprise data assets.
• Identify, evaluate and contribute to agreements with internal and external partners.
• Lead projects and their delivery to ensure projects are completed as planned and exceed/meet
  defined expectations.
• Ensure DevOps procedures are adhered to throughout the delivery and operations.

Operations

• Lead data discussions and issues that are cross-departmental.
• Work with various stakeholders within the organization to understand the impacts of their data
• issues and recommend & coordinate remediation activities.
• Support business stakeholders in ensuring data is managed throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage data access requests, data disposal requests, etc. and provide guidance to the stakeholders to ensure necessary steps and taken.
• Lead preparation of materials and chair Data Governance Working Group meetings.

• 4 – 5 years previous management experience with data governance or data management.
• • Bachelor’s degree or diploma required in Computer Science, Engineering, Management
  Information Systems or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certificates include a certificate in Data Management or Data Governance is a definite asset.
• Your competencies include:
  • Excellent communication skills – written, verbal & presentation.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Strong facilitation skills & negotiation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate & influence stakeholders at varying levels within the organization.
  • Ability to lead teams and train others.
  • Self-motivated, organized and analytical.
  • Ability to solve complex problems.
  • Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Aptitude & interest to learn about the business.
  • Strong time management skills.