Senior Manager, Data Governance

at  Ledcor

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
Job ID: R21005
Job Status: Full-Time
Description
Job Summary:
As the Senior Manager, Data Governance you will lead the establishment and implementation of both Ledcor’s data governance strategy and data governance policies, procedures and controls to ensure enterprise data quality, security and compliance across the organization.
This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a data governance framework that ensures data is treated as a valuable organizational asset, protected from risks, and leveraged effectively to drive business outcomes.
This role is expected to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, the Enterprise Data Governance Committee, Business Intelligence teams and data owners across the organization’s operating groups to drive data governance initiatives and ensure data governance standards and best practices are being applied consistently.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Including items such as competitive salaries and profit-sharing program; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans, generous vacation and leave, family support benefits, mental health resources, and more. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.
Come join our True Blue team by applying today!
Essential Responsibilities

Strategy, Policy and Procedure Development (50%)

• Ownership of the Data Governance Strategy outlining how Ledcor’s data governance maturity will progress to support senior leadership Business Strategy
• Develop the roadmap outlining continuous improvement and evolution of the data governance program, including feedback, audits and metrics to demonstrate effectiveness and value
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Ledcor’s data maturity through insights, guidance and Initiatives
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, procedures, and standards for data management.
• Define data governance roles and responsibilities and establish processes for data stewardship and accountability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain data governance policies, procedures and guidelines to govern data management, privacy, security, quality and compliance
• Establish data standards and definitions to promote consistency, accuracy, and interoperability across the organization
• Establish and maintain data quality standards and implement processes for data profiling, cleansing, and validation
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational goals

Data Security and Compliance (20%)

• Collaborate with IS security teams to develop and implement new data governance policies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data assets within the context of data governance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and industry standards.
• Partner with the data platform team to deploy the latest policies within the system (Collibra)

Governance Committee (20%)

• Facilitate and influence senior executives in supporting the implementation of a data governance committee
• Liaise with Data Governance Committee chair and Executive Sponsor to align on meeting objectives
• Collaborate with the committee to review and approve data policies, address data-related issues, and provide strategic direction for data management initiatives.
• Communicate decisions made by the Data Governance Committee to key stakeholders such as data owners, data visualization developers, data product owners, IS Cyber Security
• Performs responsibilities of Data Governance Committee Chair role as required

Training and Awareness (10%)

• Promote a culture of data governance and ensuring adoption of data governance policies and procedure
• Partner with the training and awareness specialist to oversee the roll out training and awareness programs policies to educate users on data governance policies, procedures and best practices

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science etc.
• 8+ years of experience in data governance, business intelligence and data analysis
• Proven experience leading, developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. This includes establishing data governance committees, defining data standards, and ensuring compliance with data regulations
• Ability to build and foster effective relationships at all levels of the organization, and use effective influence strategies
• Strong leadership shills to lead cross-functional teams and work closely with stakeholders across the organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Project Management experience to oversee the implementation of data governance initiatives including managing resources and timelines
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies such as data governance platforms, data cataloging tools, metadata management tools, and data quality tools
• Knowledge of database systems, data warehousing, data lakes, and big data technologies
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques
• Proficiency in data modeling, metadata management, and data lineage analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with Data governance or non-compliance
• Awareness of data protection regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Additional Information:
Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
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