Data Governance Advisor

BRP is seeking a Data Governance Advisor to play an active role in establishing the data governance landscape and its program at BRP.

This position will be responsible for deploying and enforcing policies and procedures that ensure data is used and maintained properly.

This includes performing business process analysis, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, and proposing solutions and plans to streamline;

as well as contributing to the definition and implementation of data management processes that enable the optimal and secure use of data, while respecting compliance, privacy, confidentiality, and security policies.

The role involves working independently and creatively to collect and analyze data, assess technical requirements, and designing and implementing solutions for critical issues related to data.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO :

• Provide strategic guidance to data producers and users in understanding how to leverage data to its full potential for the benefit of enterprise and customers, within data governance perspective.
• Serve as a data governance advisor to decision-making bodies in relation to the evolution and application of processes and controls in data management.
• Determine, develop, operationalize, and regularly evolve the standards, processes, tools and best practices related to the data governance foundation.
• Grow data literacy and data maturity across the organization through effective communication strategies and training to build core data proficiencies in data-related and business roles.
• Coordinate the identification of the business lines' needs and opportunities related to the data in order to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of data governance.
• Support the business lines' decision-making bodies in analyzing risks and potential gaps between the expectations of data frameworks and operational practices.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of practices and mechanisms to ensure compliance with data frameworks.
• Provide leadership and expertise to various stakeholders on projects to proactively address cross-functional business needs through the development of highly innovative approaches and strategic and complex data governance interventions.
• Coordinate, track, measure, and report on the performance of the standards and practices deployed, including the evolution of data governance maturity.
• Contribute to a data governance framework implementation, to define, develop, operationalize, and evolve standards, tools and best practices related to data quality and its enhancement.
• Create and bring the concrete value from data governance conceptual to the business sectors and reverse value as well as adapt your communications to the stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Stakeholders and IT to drive continuous improvement of our data management capabilities, practices, and outcomes to enhance both business performance and compliance levels over time through achievement of target information maturity model milestones.
• Partner with members of the Legal team to ensure full alignment on all current and upcoming data privacy regulations, including our responsibilities and obligations.
• Support requirements related to legal, security, privacy, and compliance aspects of data (PIA, data classification, legal requirements, regulatory compliance, etc.

especially on data related to personal information.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of data policies and standards to support program objectives; establishing and implementing the process governance related to data privacy and protection as well.
• Establish and propose the recommendations on the use of data and compliance with applicable data frameworks in the context of strategic, cross-functional, and innovative files that have a major impact on the organization's orientations.

Which includes the best practice and ownership of the corporate taxonomy and ontology and develop rules for their use.

• Develop standards, policies, and procedures to support the creation and provide technical assurance for the on-going implementation of the data governance policy within the business.
• Develop and elaborate the business glossary with business Data Stewards and SMEs; determine data criticality in the context of identified business processes;

Assess general data quality and identify data issues.

• Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality.
• Develop rules and process to control the integrity (accuracy, thoroughness, process compliance) of all data within Data Warehouse and Big Data environment.
• Determine root causes and business impacts of data quality issues; Assess existing data rules & responsibilities; Determine and prioritize data related risks with business Data Stewards and SMEs.
• Provide coaching (mentor and develop junior staff) in support of Data Governance program, include develops and executes its plans.
• Support management and operation of the Data Governance Office including the data stewardship organization and various committees and councils.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES :

• Relevant post-secondary education in data, computing science, business, economics, operations research, engineering, statistics, data governance, or other technical disciplines.
• 5+ years' experience in the field of data management, data governance, change management and implementation of complex technology systems.
• Significant experience in establishing and managing data governance programs and execution of related strategic plans.
• Strong knowledge on Data Governance and Data Quality concepts, as well as its best practices.
• Good knowledge of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, Privacy Act Canada, Bill 64, etc and its latest information is required.
• Good knowledge of data loss prevention, SOC, or cybersecurity operations with specific understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures is required.
• Strong knowledge on Data Governance platform and its implementation, such as Colibra, Alation, AXON, Watson IGC, or others.
• Familiarity on the Data Privacy platform, such as Colibra, Alation, OneTrust, or other is required.
• Strong knowledge of linking technical elements (Data Models) to business elements (Business process mapping) is required.
• Knowledge of database structures and querying tools (SQL, MySQL, OLAP, Data Warehouse, etc.) experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects;

Issue management experience.

• Strong ability to work in undiscovered, unstructured territories, gather business requirements and to formalize processes that are currently not formalized.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with working with Key Performance Indicators.
• Strong ability to manage different stakeholder perspectives and resistance to change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and in a cross functional environment.
• Attention to details and ability to deliver a mandate with great autonomy - self-driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence and orient business and technical audiences toward a common goal that is satisfying all stakeholders.
• Bilingualism, spoken and written (French and English).

ASSETS

• Knowledge of CRM, Salesforce, Snowflake, ERP (SAP) and data visualization tool (Power BI, tableau) are considered as a strong asset.
• A certification in data governance or data management is considered a strong asset (ex : DAMA Certified Data Management Professional or ICCP Data Governance & Stewardship Professional).
• Experience working in Retail industries, Automotive industries, Transportation industries or Financial Services would also be considered an asset.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences.

Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let's start with a strong foundation You want it, we have it :

• Annual bonus : we work hard, and we know it. This yearly thank you is our way to fuel your dreams.
• Generous paid time away : winding down is as important as creating the future of recreational products.
• Pension plan : we want to make sure you'll enjoy retirement; we've got you covered.
• Collective saving opportunities : being part of BRP allows you to tap into the strength of our saving programs.
• Industry leading healthcare : fully paid by BRP, this program is here for you, whatever happens, so you can focus on what matters.

What about some feel good extras :

• Flexible work schedule : balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you.
• Summer schedule : time flies at BRP, so we hit pause to enjoy it.
• Holiday season shutdown : between Christmas and New Year's, we close our facilities and refill on good times.
• Educational resources : you love what you do, and we get you resources to stay cutting-edge, so we all win together.
• Discount on BRP products : what we build is amazing, freeing, revolutionary, and you're first in line for the experience.

WELCOME TO BRP

We're a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air.

Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus.

Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it's not about the destination;

It's about the journey.

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