Data Governance Lead

Kelly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead with a strong MDM strategy background to drive enterprise data governance initiatives in Toronto. You will build governance frameworks, define MDM strategy, and ensure trusted, secure, and business-ready data across the organization.

Collaborate with architecture, engineering, security and business teams to establish data ownership, stewardship, and governance processes, while developing MDM standards, golden records, matching, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, MDM, or Data Management.
• 3+ years leading enterprise governance or MDM initiatives.
• Experience designing governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong MDM strategy and platform experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Data Governance and MDM strategy initiatives.
• Define governance frameworks, policies, and operating models.
• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and governance processes.
• Develop MDM standards, golden records, matching, and survivorship rules.

Skills

Data Governance

SQL

MDM strategy

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Microsoft Purview

Atlan

Alation

SAP MDG

Ataccama

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Data Governance Lead with a strong Master Data Management (MDM) Strategy background to drive enterprise data governance initiatives. This role focuses on building governance frameworks, defining MDM strategy, and ensuring trusted, secure, and business-ready data across the organization.

Data Governance Lead – MDM Strategy

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: Full- time

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise Data Governance and MDM strategy initiatives.


• Define governance frameworks, policies, and operating models.


• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and governance processes.


• Develop MDM standards, golden records, matching, and survivorship rules.


• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, and business teams.

Mandatory Skills

• Data Governance


• SQL


• MDM Platforms (Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, Atlan, Alation, SAP MDG, or Ataccama)

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, MDM, or Data Management.


• 3+ years leading enterprise governance or MDM initiatives.


• Experience designing governance frameworks and operating models.


• Strong MDM strategy and platform experience.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.