Manager Data Enablement

Wawanesa Insurance; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance company is seeking a Manager for Data Enablement to lead data stewardship initiatives and ensure effective governance practices. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles and a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field. This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to enhance data literacy across the organization. Responsibilities include developing governance policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous data improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunities for diverse experience

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles.
• 3-5 years of experience in data or analytics.
• Expert in data management and governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead advancement of data stewardship initiatives.
• Measure adoption of data governance initiatives.
• Collaborate on training programs and data quality KPIs.
• Ensure accountability for data governance daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Data management principles

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field

Job description

We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Quebec City, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth, NS.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Manager, Data Enablement plays a pivotal role in contributing to Wawanesa's success by creating effective partnerships with cross-functional teams and various data streams. Their primary objective is to create, oversee, and monitor adherence to data governance policies. This individual serves as a catalyst for change, championing the adoption of data governance and stewardship principles throughout the organization's business units. In addition to this, they play a pivotal role in elevating data literacy levels across the organization and cultivating a culture that emphasizes the value of data.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement of data stewardship initiatives across the enterprise, fostering wide adoption of data governance. Provides guidance to data owners and stewards using standardized approaches and state of the art tools to assist in improving data practices
• Uphold and measure the degree of adoption of data governance initiatives. Collaborate closely with data owners, stewards, and technical stakeholders to craft and maintain data quality KPIs.
• Cultivate and curate opportunities for augmenting data quality to data governance leaders and business stakeholders. Provide comprehensive, ongoing assessments and surveillance of data health. Promptly liaise with relevant business partners, actively participating in troubleshooting and resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics Office leaders to build and execute training programs. Produce reports to illustrate the efficacy of program activities.
• Support management-level, and Data Governance Committee (DGC) meetings performing tasks as required. Act as a conduit to elevate any issues and represent the broader steward community's requirements for data.
• Lead the development of Master Data Management (MDM) processes and process architecture
• Lead ongoing maintenance and vitality of existing mastered domains (MDM)
• Lead Stewardship and continuous data improvement for day-to-day operations
• Prioritization of subject areas (data domains) requiring MDM (moving beyond Member)
• Lead the transition of MDM process by subject area (data domains) to the operations team post implementation for ongoing maintenance and vitality
• Ensure that data is classified according to the IS Security guidelines.
• Assume accountability for the day-to-day operations of the Data Enablement team, ensuring the seamless execution of data governance initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles, showcasing a wealth of experience and leadership acumen
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field, complemented by 3-5 years of experience in data, analytics, or a related field.
• Expert in data management principles and practices, Governance and Stewardship best practices and Data Quality frameworks.
• Adept at communicating with stakeholders across all hierarchical levels, adept at building consensus, influencing without formal authority, and driving the implementation of decisions.
• Possesses outstanding oral, written, collaboration and presentation skills, bridging the gap between business and technical concepts seamlessly.
• Demonstrates a robust ability to implement governance practices in a manner that aligns with an organization's overarching goals and objectives.
• Proven expertise in building consensus across multifunctional teams, earning the trust and cooperation of both staff and leadership.
• Proficient in making well-informed and judicious decisions, even in complex and high-pressure situations. Possesses the capacity to mentor and coach others in the art of decision-making.
• Previous experience in the insurance and finance industry is viewed as a valuable asset, providing additional context and insight into the nuances of this specific domain.

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

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