Senior Data Governance & Quality Analyst

Worker Type : EmployeeGroup : Data & AI Governance DepartmentJob Post End Date : 10 / 22 / 2024

About this opportunity :

The Data Governance & Quality Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of data governance policies and practices within the organization.

They play a key role in ensuring data quality, data integrity, and compliance with data-related regulations and standards.

The Data Governance Analyst works closely with business process owners, IT teams, and data stewards to gather requirements, facilitate discussions, profile data, manage metadata, and develop data quality rules.

What you’ll do :

Collaborate with business process owners and IT teams to gather and document data requirements for various data initiatives

Facilitate workshops and meetings with collaborators to discuss and align on data governance strategies and practices

Conduct data profiling activities to understand data structures, issues, and anomalies, and to inform data quality improvement efforts

Manage metadata repositories, ensuring that metadata is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant collaborators

Develop and implement data quality rules, including validation, standardization, and cleansing processes, to ensure the integrity and reliability of data

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure compliance with data standards.

Assist in implementing data management platforms to enable Data Catalogs, Data Quality, and Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities

Monitor compliance with data governance policies and standards, and report on data governance metrics and KPIs

Assist in the resolution of data-related issues and conflicts, serving as a liaison between business and IT teams

Provide input and recommendations for the selection of data-related technologies and tools that support data governance objectives

Participate in the development and maintenance of data models and architecture to support data governance and data management initiatives

Educate and train partners on data governance principles, practices, and the importance of data quality and metadata management

Who you are :

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements :

Legally authorized to work in Canada

Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required

Minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, data quality management or a related field

Project Management Expertise : Consistent track record of leading multi-year, high-budget programs from inception through to successful completion.

Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is highly desirable

Technical Acumen : Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address data quality issues.

Previous experience with ERP systems, cloud technologies, and data governance initiatives is preferred

CDMP certification is an asset. Understanding of data governance and data quality standards such as DAMA -DMBOK, GDPR, CCPA or other relevant regulations.

Negotiation & Communication : Strong negotiation skills with the ability to lead partner expectations and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Strategic Alignment : Demonstrated experience in aligning program deliverables with broader organizational strategies, ensuring that data governance initiatives are fully integrated into the company’s long-term goals

Strong facilitation skills to drive discussions and decision-making among collaborators

Proficiency in data profiling tools and methodologies

Experience in developing and implementing data quality rules

Knowledge of metadata management principles and practices

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note : The application deadline for this position is 11 : 59 PM MT October 21st, 2024.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Who we are :

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

We’re committed to enhancing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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