IT Governance Analyst

Prolifics; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital solutions is seeking an IT Governance Analyst for its Intelligent Business Automation Practice Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting governance activities and architecture reviews, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a dynamic environment located in Montreal, CA. Strong communication skills and experience with governance frameworks are essential, alongside a relevant bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Opportunity for contract renewal

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting governance or architecture-related activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with compliance tracking and risk reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing governance activities.
• Support architecture reviews to assess adherence to policies.
• Monitor adherence to governance processes and identify risks.

Skills

Knowledge of governance frameworks

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Collaboration tools proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jive

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Prolifics is seeking an IT Governance Analyst to join our Intelligent Business Automation Practice Team. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and be willing to work at the client location in Montreal, CA. If you are looking for contract work and thrive in energetic environments with short/long-term, high-profile projects, we want to connect with you!

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Position Summary

The Architecture Governance Analyst plays a critical role in supporting architectural governance, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and standards. This position involves facilitating governance activities, conducting reviews, and enhancing governance processes. Working closely with platform and fleet architects and other stakeholders, the analyst ensures compliance, documents key decisions, and promotes collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Governance Activities

• Assist in planning and organizing governance activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on action items.
• Participate in governance forums, supporting discussions and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.

Architecture Reviews

• Support architecture reviews to assess adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Document review findings and provide input on recommendations for improvement.

1. Ensure Alignment with Policies and Standards

• Collaborate with team members and architects to align architectural practices with organizational policies and standards.
• Provide resources and guidance to ensure teams meet governance requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with stakeholders to ensure architectural practices remain consistent and aligned with governance objectives.

1. Assist with Maturity Assessments

• Contribute to preparing and executing architectural maturity assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze assessment results and develop actionable recommendations.

Implementation Assistance

• Help implement changes and track progress based on assessment findings.

1. Documentation and Communication

• Record meeting minutes, decisions, and outcomes from governance activities and architecture reviews.
• Maintain templates, reports, and other governance materials, ensuring accessibility and organization.

Stakeholder Communication

• Publish updates and outcomes from governance activities, ensuring clarity and consistency in communications and reporting.

1. Monitor Progress and Compliance

• Monitor adherence to governance processes and policies.
• Identify and report risks or non-compliance issues, collaborating with team members to address them.

Progress Monitoring

• Track improvements in compliance and architectural maturity over time.
• Maintain and publish architecture metrics that drive maturity.

1. Contribute to Continuous Improvement

• Gather stakeholder feedback to refine governance practices and improve efficiency.
• Research industry trends and share insights to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Knowledge of governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools like Jive, SharePoint, or Confluence.
• Basic understanding of enterprise architecture principles and standards (e.g., TOGAF or similar).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a globally dispersed team.
• Experience in supporting governance or architecture-related activities.
• Familiarity with compliance tracking and risk reporting processes.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Benefits of the Role

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to governance practices, foster collaboration, and gain experience in a dynamic environment that values continuous improvement.

Summary

• Job Type: Contract
• Compensation: Hourly
• Location: Montreal, CA
• Project Duration: 12 months
• Contract Renewal: Likely

Over 40 Years of Excellence

Prolifics helps organizations leverage digital technology solutions to innovate and compete while optimizing costs and operational agility. With over 40 years of experience, Prolifics has transformed enterprises of all sizes—including over 100 Fortune 1000 companies—by solving their complex IT challenges.