Data Governance Specialist

New 2-year Data Governance Specialist contract role open now in downtown Calgary!Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Data Governance Specialist in the oil and gas sector in Calgary, Alberta. We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to support the enterprise-wide expansion of a data governance program across multiple business units and stakeholder groups. This role will act as a bridge between business and technical teams, driving governance adoption, stakeholder engagement, training, and organizational alignment as the program scales across the organization. Responsibilities:Lead stakeholder engagement and support the rollout of an established data governance framework across multiple business domains.Facilitate governance initiatives by translating technical concepts into business-focused communications for audiences ranging from frontline teams to senior executives.Adapt, develop, and deliver governance training, workshops, playbooks, and communications to drive program adoption.Support multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously through governance workstreams, including process implementation, technology enablement, and data quality activities.Identify process gaps, gather business requirements, and provide recommendations to enhance governance practices as the program scales.Requirements:4+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analysis, or a related discipline.Experience implementing or scaling data governance frameworks, operating models, or data management programs across large, multi-stakeholder organizations.Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership, including directors, VPs, and executive stakeholders.Familiarity with data cataloging and governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Databricks, or similar solutions.Experience developing and delivering training, workshops, or change adoption initiatives.Background supporting SAP, S/4HANA, asset information management, or large ERP initiatives will be considered an asset.Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or Power Platform preferred.Data governance certifications such as CDMP or DGPO will be an asset.What's in it for you:$40.00 - $55.00 hourlySchedule: Monday to Friday, full-time hours, 3 days in-officeContract duration: 2 yearsLocation: downtown CalgaryT4 and Incorporated rates available Soft skills:Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language.Highly adaptable, able to shift between strategic executive discussions and operational stakeholder requirements.Proven influencing skills and ability to drive adoption without direct authority.This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.