Data Governance Lead

Position Description:

Based in Montréal we have been helping Canadian entrepreneurs manage their small businesses for over 40 years. We offer allinone cloud solutions that simplify payroll and human capital management. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of local businesses.

The Payroll Service Center (PSC) is accelerating the adoption of a datadriven culture to improve decision quality and strengthen trust in information. We are looking for a Data Governance Lead for operational and internal datasomeone capable of structuring deploying and sustaining governance in a pragmatic this context we are creating a key role to establish and operationalize governance for operational and internal data while also supporting productrelated data needs.

Reporting to the Director Data & AI Governance (IT) you will help align governance with the companys AI and analytics initiatives and act as a catalyst: driving progress by engaging business IT and executive teams and building a longlasting network of Data Stewards.

Your mission
Implement and operate a pragmatic valuedriven and adoptionfocused governance framework that clarifies responsibilities secures the use of data and information and tangibly improves the quality discoverability and usage of information assets. You will track key indicators such as glossary and catalog adoption critical data coverage quality improvements reduction of datarelated pain points and the development of a sustainable governance culture.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Define and deploy the governance framework: principles policies and standards; roles & RACI (Data Owners Data Stewards Custodians); decisionmaking arbitration and prioritization processes.

Govern operational and nonapplication data: establish practices adapted to files (SharePoint NAS collaborative spaces) internal reference data documents definitions models and procedures including taxonomy metadata publication rules ownership and lifecycle management.

Drive adoption (change management): lead workshops build simple reference materials (guides templates checklists) train and coach future Data Stewards; establish a governance routine that fits naturally into daytoday work.

Prioritize based on value: identify tangible quick wins (common definitions access quality traceability compliance) directly linked to internal teams pain points and needs.

Structure data quality: define indicators (DQ KPIs) implement controls and manage the improvement backlog.

Catalog glossary and metadata: support the implementation and use of a data catalog (OpenMetaData) and standardize documentation (definitions ownership usage business meaning).

BI & selfservice (Power BI): strengthen governance around datasets measures definitions and artifacts (e.g. certified datasets naming standards pragmatic single source of truth traceability/lineage).

Security access and compliance: collaborate with relevant stakeholders on classification access levels retention and responsible information usage.

Measure and communicate: build a dashboard (adoption coverage quality resolved issues) and produce clear executive summaries (options impacts decisions required).

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

You are resultsoriented and able to move seamlessly from strategy to execution. You enjoy clarifying structuring and delivering even in an environment where responsibilities and practices need to be aligned progressively.

Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Data Science or a related field.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in data governance information management data management data quality or data transformation (ideally in an operations IT context).
Advanced proficiency in spoken and written French.
Strong command of key practices: glossary catalog RACI data quality ownership lifecycle management access management and standards.
Comfortable working within a Power BI ecosystem and hybrid data environments including filebased assets / SharePoint / NAS (network storage).
Solid knowledge of hybrid tools such as SQL SharePoint NAS Power BI Confluence and Jira is essential.
Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Handson profile: able to produce actionable deliverables facilitate workshops document simplify equip teams and iterate.
Asset: exposure to OpenMetaData (or similar tools such as DataHub Collibra etc.) and to frameworks (DAMA DCAM etc.).

What Sets You Apart
Structured resourcefulness: you move forward pragmatically make decisions when needed and professionalize afterward.
Strong communication skills: you turn complex topics into simple decisions and concrete behaviors.
Partnership mindset: demanding when it comes to standards flexible on the path; you know how to build buyin without bureaucracy.

Skills:

• French
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service & Support

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

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