The Senior Manager Data Governance & Excellence is responsible for leading the design implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data governance framework data quality practices and data enablement initiatives.

This role drives accountability for data across business domains ensuring data is trusted consistent and compliant. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders the Senior Manager enables effective data management practices that support operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.

Description

Data Governance Framework & Execution

• Lead the implementation and evolution of enterprise data governance policies standards and processes (e.g. metadata access classification retention)
• Establish and operationalize data ownership and stewardship models across domains
• Maintain enterprise data definitions glossary and taxonomy to ensure consistency of KPIs and reporting
• Lead governance forums (e.g. Data Council stewardship community) and drive adherence to standards
• Ensure alignment with privacy legal and security requirements
• Support integration of governance into enterprise processes and transformation initiatives

Data Stewardship & Domain Engagement

• Build lead and enable a network of business data stewards across domains
• Drive accountability for data ownership and data issue resolution within the business
• Provide guidance and support to domain teams on governance practices and standards
• Facilitate cross-domain alignment on shared data elements and definitions

Data Enablement Literacy & Adoption

• Promote adoption of data governance practices and standards across the organization
• Support development and delivery of data literacy and training initiatives
• Develop communications and materials to drive awareness and engagement
• Establish and facilitate communities of practice to share best practices
  

Lead the team

• Coaching and mentoring the members of your team
• Advise and coach individuals in the organization that perform Data Governance & Data Integrity work day-to-day
• Build a strong active network across CAE
• Drive and lead by example a One CAE culture
• Take action to maintain a high level of engagement within your team

Data Quality & Controls

• Define and implement data quality frameworks rules and monitoring processes
• Oversee identification prioritization and resolution of data quality issues
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive sustainable remediation actions with business and IT partners
• Partner with technology teams to deploy data quality tooling scorecards and dashboards
• Ensure data is fit-for-purpose for key business processes and reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related fields (Engineering Computer Science Analytics etc.)
• Minimum 10-12 years experience in the field of data governance analytics and business intelligence
• Strong people leader with minimum 5 years leading teams of technical and non-technical professionals.
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality tools (e.g. catalog lineage platforms)
• Strong communication stakeholder management and change enablement skills
• Good knowledge of other relevant analytics tools (Power BI Salesforce)
• Bilingual French-English

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and drive accountability across the team
• A level of experience that allows the individual to bring a broad business perspective and strategic insights
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-orientated business
• Proven ability to work across business and technology teams in a matrixed environment
• Ability to assess a complex landscape seek facts and develop logical fact-based recommendations and present to leadership
• Highly numerate with an aptitude for analyzing numeric data
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave
  

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About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

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