Project Manager, Data Governance

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial sector is seeking a skilled Project Manager specializing in Data Governance. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical data initiatives while collaborating with technology leads and managing project financials. You will play a pivotal role in shaping data governance strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data quality within a dynamic team. With a contract of 12 months and a hybrid working model, this position is perfect for professionals eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong data background and project management experience, this opportunity is tailored for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in a Data Governance environment.
• 2+ years as a Project Manager with a strong data background.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and provide financial updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate Data Governance Training and submit Data Metrics.

Skills

Data Governance

Project Management

Business Analysis

Data Quality Assessment

Data Access Management

Metadata Management

Data Issue Management

Agile methodologies

Capital Markets

Tools

JIRA

Project Finance Management Tool

Enterprise Project Software

Portfolio Management Tools

Job description

Our client, a top banking client in Canada, is looking to hire a Project Manager - Data Governance for their team with a contract of 12 months, which is renewable. This role requires 2 days a week in the office for their Toronto office.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

1. Manage and monitor project costs using the Project Finance Management Tool and Project Management Tool.
2. Provide project financial updates to key stakeholders, including the Steering Committee and CM Data Governance Council.
3. Plan and forecast annual budgets, resource allocations, and technology-related expenses.
4. Maintain and update the 3-year program roadmap, mid-level project plan, and JIRA tickets.
5. Follow up on critical deliverables to ensure key milestones are met.
6. Organize planning sessions for short-term and long-term project priorities.
7. Develop and provide project status updates for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly review forums.
8. Coordinate the development of materials for the bi-monthly Data Governance Council.
9. Manage relationships with Technology Leads and the Enterprise Data Office.
10. Handle vendor management, demos, and PoCs.

Business Analysis:

1. Coordinate Data Governance Training and attestations for Data Holders.
2. Submit Data Metrics to the Enterprise Data Office.
3. Support Change Managers in assessing data risk and governance impacts.
4. Perform Current State Analysis and Business Process Analysis for data-related controls and documentation.

Must Have Skills:

• Strong Data Background, with exposure to:
• Metadata Management
• Data Quality Assessment
• Data Issue Management
• Data Access Management

Experience in Capital Markets (Front Office Preferred). Proficiency in JIRA and Agile methodologies. Experience developing business cases & roadmaps. 3+ years as a Business Analyst in a Data Governance environment. 2+ years as a Project Manager. Familiarity with Enterprise Project Software and Portfolio Management Tools. Experience with large financial environments, including process & system changes. Exposure to data-centric change initiatives (data governance, data management, migration, transformation, analysis, insights).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience managing project financials.
• Knowledge of foreign & domestic financial regulations.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets products and trade lifecycle.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders of varying seniority and technical expertise.

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to [e-mail].