Senior Data Governance Specialist

Adastra is expanding its Governance Practice and we are looking for a Senior Data Governance (DG) Consultant.You will be a selfstarter a resultsfocused DG thought leader and strategist who can bring practical prior experience to bear in designing rolling out and sustaining robust DG capabilities.

Location: Hybrid model

Status: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Working with senior client business stakeholders lead the design and adoption of Data Governance frameworks strategy organizational components functional competencies and roadmaps
• Lead client business stakeholders to operationalize data ownership and stewardship and execute Metadata and Data Quality Management pilot projects
• Apply strong facilitation and coaching skills to business stakeholders and teams to drive organizational alignment and guide decision making
• Develop maintain and review data & records management policies standards and procedures
• Monitor adherence to data policies and standards ensuring data quality and availability
• Identify analyze and mitigate data risks across the organization data governance risk assessment and reporting
• Demonstrate excellence in educating training and enabling the learning and development of others
• Think strategically and execute tactically including the willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done

Qualifications Skills & Experience:

• 4 years of experience designing and/or leading deployment of Data Governance programs or designing and/or leading deployment of Metadata Management Data Quality or Master Data Management functions
• Experience and knowledge of applied data management best practices across the data lifecycle
• Experience in executing data onboarding processes including CDE identification performing risk and impact assessments applying compliance controls and metadata gathering and data quality measurement
• Experience with the following data management technologies are a major plus and highly desirable:
  • Metadata Management Tools
  • Data Quality Management Tools
  • Master/Reference Data Management Tools

• Track record of group leadership facilitation strategizing negotiation and conflict resolution enabling the candidate to drive initiatives effectively across all levels of the organization (including the Csuite) as well as geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent presentation verbal communication business writing and visual presentation skills; PowerPoint and Word ninja capable of independently produced publicationready artifacts
• Excellent analytical and logical/critical thinking skills
• Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives concurrently
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Required: Bachelors degree preferably with concentration in Business Studies Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Management; alternately extensive experience within a Data Management Function
• MBA an asset

About Adastra

For more than 25 years Adastra Corporation has been hyperfocused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud Data Management Analytics AI and ML Governance Hyper Automation and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts combined with our worldclass data management platform helps provide trusted insights establish frameworks enforce best practices and streamline processes for aroundtheclock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes from SMEs to Fortune 1000s achieve their data transformation goals whether that be accelerating innovation improving operational excellence or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible dynamic and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age sex disability race ethnic origin citizenship creed sexual orientation marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporations implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance

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