Data Governance Implementation Lead — Drive Trusted AI & Compliance

Aviso; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent health, dental and insurance

Generous vacation time

Education assistance program

Job summary

Aviso is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Governance Implementation to lead the technology partners team in building a strategic data governance program. You will translate the governance vision into actionable frameworks to enable trusted data, regulatory compliance, and data-led innovation across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Data Governance, you will collaborate with data and analytics teams, business units, and cloud architects to scale governance practices, manage change, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Data & Analytics or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data & Analytics or a related field, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management role.
• Demonstrated success implementing enterprise data governance programs.
• Hands-on experience implementing data governance solutions, with specific expertise in Collibra, Microsoft Purview or similar tools.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau and with cloud native or multi-cloud architectures (Azure/AWS).
• Deep understanding of data management and governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM) and best practices.
• Proven ability to implement enterprise data catalogs, data classification frameworks, business glossaries, and metadata management frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
• Ability to integrate compliance and regulatory requirements into the data & analytics lifecycle.
• Technical proficiency in data governance tools and platforms, with familiarity in integrating governance solutions into broader data ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and Operationalize the Data Governance Framework: Develop and implement comprehensive data governance policies, standards, and frameworks that prioritize trusted, high-quality data across the organization.
• Champion Customer Trust and Responsible Data Use: Embed principles of ethical data use and privacy into governance practices, ensuring our clients' trust is upheld in all data-driven initiatives.
• Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams, business units, and technology teams to embed governance principles that balance compliance, innovation, and operational needs.
• Enable AI Innovation: Support the responsible use of data in AI initiatives by establishing governance structures that ensure accuracy, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI models.
• Lead Change Management: Act as a catalyst for cultural change by driving adoption of data governance practices and empowering teams with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
• Establish Accountability: Define roles and responsibilities for data stewardship and ownership across the organization, fostering accountability for data quality, security, and compliance.
• Develop Implementation Roadmaps: Create and execute detailed roadmaps for rolling out governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and timelines.
• Build and Scale Capabilities: Lead the implementation of key governance tools (e.g., Collibra), processes, and technologies to support data cataloging, metadata management, lineage tracking, and AI enablement.
• Monitor and Report: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of governance efforts and provide regular updates to leadership on progress and outcomes.
• Stay Ahead: Keep up with emerging trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data governance and AI ethics to continuously enhance Aviso's governance framework.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Data Science

Advanced certifications in Data Governance/Privacy/AI Governance

Tools

Collibra

Microsoft Purview

Power BI

Tableau

Azure

AWS

Job description

Aviso is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Governance Implementation to lead the technology partners team in building a strategic data governance program. You will translate the governance vision into actionable frameworks to enable trusted data, regulatory compliance, and data-led innovation across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Data Governance, you will collaborate with data and analytics teams, business units, and cloud architects to scale governance practices, manage change, and