Project Manager, Data Governance

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; South Frontenac; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Project Manager specialized in Data Governance for a renewable 12-month contract. The role requires managing project costs, organizing training, and overseeing data-centric change initiatives in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong data background, experience in Capital Markets, and familiarity with agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in a Data Governance environment.
• 2+ years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in large financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate Data Governance Training and assess impacts.
• Develop and provide project status updates.

Skills

Strong Data Background

Metadata Management

Data Quality Assessment

Data Issue Management

Data Access Management

Proficiency in JIRA

Agile methodologies

Business cases & roadmaps

Capital Markets experience

Data Governance

Tools

Enterprise Project Software

Portfolio Management Tools

Job description

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

• Project Management:
• Manage and monitor project costs using the Project Finance Management Tool and Project Management Tool.
• Provide project financial updates to key stakeholders, including the Steering Committee and CM Data Governance Council.
• Plan and forecast annual budgets, resource allocations, and technology-related expenses.
• Maintain and update the 3-year program roadmap, mid-level project plan, and JIRA tickets.
• Follow up on critical deliverables to ensure key milestones are met.
• Organize planning sessions for short-term and long-term project priorities.
• Develop and provide project status updates for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly review forums.
• Coordinate the development of materials for the bi-monthly Data Governance Council.
• Manage relationships with Technology Leads and the Enterprise Data Office.
• Handle vendor management, demos, and PoCs.
• Business Analysis:
• Coordinate Data Governance Training and attestations for Data Holders.
• Submit Data Metrics to the Enterprise Data Office.
• Support Change Managers in assessing data risk and governance impacts.
• 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]