Director, Data Quality and Governance - Canada (Remote)

Info-Tech Research Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Director of Data Quality & Governance. This pivotal role involves owning Data Governance and Management programs, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing organizational processes. You will lead the development of a data governance framework, focusing on improving data quality and protecting sensitive information. With a commitment to excellence and collaboration, you will work with cross-functional teams to streamline data management and drive impactful results. Join a growth-focused company that values professional development and offers a dynamic environment to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Financial support for professional development

Training opportunities

Growth-focused culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data and analytics.
• Proven experience managing data quality and governance projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap.
• Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance.

Skills

Data Quality Management

Data Governance

Analytical Skills

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Data Quality Tools

Job description

Info-Tech Research Group delivers impartial, highly pertinent IT research, enabling CIOs and IT leaders to make well-informed, strategic decisions. We are currently serving over 30,000 professionals and collaborate closely with IT teams, equipping them with actionable tools and expert guidance to drive measurable results and enhance technology initiatives and organizational processes.

• We pride ourselves on consistent year-on-year growth, with double-digit growth even during a global pandemic.
• We are in the Top 3 on LinkedIn's Top Companies List in Canada.
• Info-Tech fosters a growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture with unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development.
• We provide financial support for professional development and training.

About the Role

Are you a meticulous and strategic data professional with a passion for ensuring data integrity and governance? Info-Tech is seeking a Director, Data Quality & Governance who thrives on challenges and is eager to make a significant impact. This role is role will own Data Governance and Data Management programs and be the Data Steward for master data for the organization. This includes data maintenance, auditing and policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap including strategic priorities for development of information-based capabilities
• Roll out a data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organization behavior policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture
• Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of the company’s principal information assets
• Serve as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure that data related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning
• Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise
• Define indicators of performance and quality metrics and ensure compliance with data related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities, and adoption requirements
• Provide guidance on opportunities to streamline data management; Assist with development of data standards through identification of gaps in current standards and opportunity to increase efficiencies.
• Maintain documentation on common data dictionaries, data usage and governance roadmap

Experience / Qualifications :

• At least 10+ years of experience within Data and analytics space.
• Proven Experience : Demonstrated experience in data quality management and data governance. A track record of successfully managing data quality and governance projects.
• Technical Skills : Strong documentation skills and experience with data governance processes. Proficiency in data quality tools and technologies.
• Analytical Abilities : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Collaboration : Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-Oriented : High attention to detail with a commitment to excellence. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with precision.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent demonstrable skill / work experience.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.