DG lead on a DG Assessment and Tool Selection project

NTT DATA, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Toronto, Ontario (CA) invites a DG lead to guide a DG assessment and tool selection project, collaborating with stakeholders to define governance objectives and success metrics.

The role requires 5+ years building Data Governance Programs and proficiency with tools like Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation or Purview, and strong project management skills.

Travel may be required to client sites; the position is full-time and on-site in Toronto.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience defining and implementing Data Governance Programs.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance Tools and Platforms (Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Purview, etc).
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in managing small projects including status reporting, risk & issue management, resource and budget management.
• 5+ years of experience in Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Documents core data governance framework deliverables - operating model, organization roles & responsibilities, policies, standards, use cases, and performance metrics
• Documents client organization's direction, structure, business processes and requirements as they relate to creation and maintenance of data.
• Analyzes business objectives to understand the governance needs and to determine how data governance can best function to fulfill those needs.
• Identifies cross impact to other systems/initiatives/capabilities.
• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.
• Understands data governance framework and is able to clearly articulate roles, goals, and timelines.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand data challenges, objectives and provide guidance and training on the data governance framework.
• Creates, consolidates, and presents documents relating to use cases, policies, processes, standards, and guidelines, maintaining them throughout the project, including traceability back to requirements.
• Provides a business or process perspective during design reviews.

Skills

Data governance

Governance tools experience

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Informatica CDGC

Collibra

Alation

Microsoft Purview

Job description

DG lead on a DG Assessment and Tool Selection project

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a DG lead on a DG Assessment and Tool Selection project to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Position's General Duties and Tasks

Role Responsibilities

• Documents core data governance framework deliverables - operating model, organization roles & responsibilities, policies, standards, use cases, and performance metrics
• Documents client organization's direction, structure, business processes and requirements as they relate to creation and maintenance of data.
• Analyzes business objectives to understand the governance needs and to determine how data governance can best function to fulfill those needs.
• Identifies cross impact to other systems/initiatives/capabilities.
• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.
• Understands data governance framework and is able to clearly articulate roles, goals, and timelines.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand data challenges, objectives and provide guidance and training on the data governance framework.
• Creates, consolidates, and presents documents relating to use cases, policies, processes, standards, and guidelines, maintaining them throughout the project, including traceability back to requirements.
• Provides a business or process perspective during design reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience defining and implementing Data Governance Programs
• 5+ years of experience in Knowledge and/or experience in 2-3 Data Governance Tools and Platforms (Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, etc)
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Previous experience managing small projects including status reporting, risk & issue management, resource and budget management
• 5+ years of experience in Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Nice to Have

• Ability to travel according to client demands
• Participates in change control process throughout the project.
• Proactively carries out project support /administrative functions.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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