WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.
Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.
Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Governance Lead to establish and oversee our client’s enterprise-wide data governance framework. This hybrid role, based in Fredericton, NB, offers a blend of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across the organization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Data Governance Lead will implement data policies, standards, and practices that align with our strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish data governance policies, standards, and procedures to manage data assets effectively.
• Monitor and enhance data quality by implementing data validation, cleansing, and profiling processes.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to assess data quality and governance effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Identify and mitigate data-related risks in collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT teams.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of metadata repositories and data dictionaries.
• Implement master data management practices to ensure consistency and accuracy of key data entities.
• Communicate progress and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Adjust strategies and practices based on feedback and evolving organizational needs.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Bachelor’s degree in either Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• Over 6 years of experience in information management or related disciplines and 5 years of experience in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in cleansing and standardizing complex and large datasets from legacy sources.
• Extensive experience with large-scale SDLC projects involving multiple iteration, concurrent releases, and diverse work streams.
• Experience in data management, information lifecycle management, and implementation of data standards.
• Strong background in Master Data Management (MDM) implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data governance practices and maintain data protection compliance.
• Strong knowledge in Records and Information Management.
• Experience driving significant business transformation using cloud Saas implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. Human Resources, Finance and/or procurement fields are preferred.