Senior Data Governance Specialist

TL;DR

Senior Data Governance Specialist: Guiding clients through the development, implementation, and maturation of their data governance programs to achieve operational efficiency with an accent on building robust governance frameworks by engaging with business and technical teams. Focus on defining clear policies, and ensuring strong business engagement to help clients treat their data as a strategic asset.

Location: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Salary: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Company

Infostrux is one of North America’s fastest-growing data-focused consultancies, helping organizations unlock the value of their data by building modern, cloud-native platforms that power analytics, AI, and machine learning.

What you will do

• Partner with clients to assess their data landscapes and design tailored data governance strategies.
• Lead the creation and implementation of data governance frameworks, including data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, facilitating workshops and meetings to build consensus.
• Guide clients through the practical steps of rolling out a data governance program, establishing governance councils, and defining success metrics.
• Support the creation and upkeep of metadata repositories and lineage documentation.
• Assist clients in monitoring and improving data quality by defining rules and tracking metrics.

Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies for multiple organizations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex client challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Technical knowledge across modern data ecosystems, including experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with data regulations and industry compliance standards.
• Fluency in French.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CIMP, CDS, and CDMP are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote organization, team members can work from anywhere abroad where they are entitled to work for up to 3 months per year.
• Flexible schedule to manage workload and be there for family.
• 4 weeks of vacation annually, in addition to paid personal and sick days.
• Monthly bring-your-own-device allowance to choose the computer and phone of their preference.
• Investment in professional development and industry-based certifications.
• Regular co-working days and social events in main locations.