Job Title: Data Governance Lead

Location: Vancouver, BC (On-Site)

Reports To: Director of Business Intelligence

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Governance Lead to establish and drive our data governance initiatives from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data governance function, creating frameworks, policies, and processes that will have a lasting impact across the organization. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep expertise in data governance, exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate and lead change within a global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Implement Data Governance Frameworks: Develop and operationalize data governance strategies, policies, and standards from scratch to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the enterprise.
• Policy Creation & Management: Create clear, actionable data policies and procedures that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with global business and technology stakeholders to promote data governance best practices and ensure alignment across regions and functions.
• Change Management & Adoption: Lead change management initiatives to foster a data-driven culture, including training, communication, and adoption of governance policies.
• Data Stewardship: Establish and support a network of data stewards and business data owners, providing guidance and frameworks to enable effective data management.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure data governance practices support compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and mitigate data-related risks.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, or data management, with significant experience with the design and implementation of data governance frameworks and resolving data quality and compliance challenges
• Demonstrable experience in leading/influencing teams comprising Data Owners, Data Stewards, Solution Architects, and SME's
• Proven experience establishing and leading data governance programs, ideally in a global and complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build policies, processes, and frameworks from scratch
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with change management and driving cultural shifts toward data ownership and accountability.
• Familiarity with data governance tools is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in Data Management and Data Governance would be considered an asset