Program Manager, Non-IT IV

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in Toronto is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Data Governance) to lead governance initiatives for a major financial client under a 12-month contract.

The role requires strong data governance expertise, agile delivery, and the ability to coordinate across business and technology teams. The position is hybrid in Toronto, with a 9–5 schedule, and offers competitive hourly pay starting at $64/hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, CS, engineering, information systems, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in Program Management, Data Governance, Data & Analytics, or Enterprise Technology delivery are required.
• Strong background in Data Governance, analytics, agile delivery, stakeholder management, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage Data Governance roadmap and delivery initiatives
• Gather and document business requirements
• Create and prioritize epics, features, and user stories
• Lead agile ceremonies and coordinate delivery teams
• Engage stakeholders across business and technology groups
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and progress
• Develop executive presentations, status reports, and business cases
• Drive governance adoption, training, and change management activities
• Track KPIs, adoption metrics, and value realization

Skills

Data governance

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Organizational change

Business acumen

Program management

Data & analytics

Enterprise technology

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, CS, engineering, information systems, or related

Tools

Databricks Unity Catalog

Microsoft Azure

Informatica IDMC

Power BI

JIRA

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction

Robertson is seeking a skilled Program Manager (Data Governance) to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend

Pay Rate: Starting form $64 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Data Governance roadmap and delivery initiatives
• Gather and document business requirements
• Create and prioritize epics, features, and user stories
• Lead agile ceremonies and coordinate delivery teams
• Engage stakeholders across business and technology groups
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and progress
• Develop executive presentations, status reports, and business cases
• Drive governance adoption, training, and change management activities
• Track KPIs, adoption metrics, and value realization

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required
• 8+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, Data Governance, Data & Analytics, or Enterprise Technology delivery required
• Experienced Program Manager with a strong background in Data Governance, Data & Analytics, enterprise technology implementations, agile delivery, stakeholder management, and organizational change management
• Strong Program/Product Management experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Business acumen should be there
• Data Governance expertise, including metadata management, data quality, lineage, data access, governance controls, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms and technologies such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Azure, Informatica IDMC, Power BI, JIRA, and related analytics tools
• Financial services or Insurance regulated industry experience, consultant experience
• Experience developing governance operating models and business cases
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, PMP, Data Governance, Cloud Technologies, or Product Management

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.