Data Governance Business Analyst
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Calgary, AB
Your New Company
Join a leading organization undertaking a significant data and digital transformation. As part of the Data & Digital Innovation team, you’ll contribute to strengthening enterprise data governance, improving data quality and accountability, and supporting major initiatives including data cataloguing and ERP modernization.
Your New Role
As a Data Governance Business Analyst, you’ll help implement and mature an enterprise-wide data governance program. You’ll bridge business and technical teams, developing governance frameworks, policies, processes and training while helping stakeholders adopt consistent data management practices. This role offers the opportunity to influence how data is governed across the organization while supporting high-profile transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and enhance data governance frameworks, policies, standards, operating models and quality control processes.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify governance requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
- Develop governance documentation, training materials and awareness programs, and deliver workshops and training sessions.
- Conduct maturity assessments, analyze business processes, map data flows and lineage, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance controls.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure governance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Support data cataloguing, ERP modernization and other enterprise data initiatives while facilitating governance committees and working groups.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Must-Have Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management or a closely related role.
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, policies, standards and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview.
- Demonstrated experience developing training materials and delivering presentations, workshops or training to varied stakeholder groups.
- Strong business analysis, facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to translate technical data concepts into clear business language.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Data governance or data management certification such as CDMP or DGPO, and/or a relevant master’s degree.
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI/Power Platform, data governance technologies, regulatory frameworks and change or project management methodologies.
- Exposure to ERP modernization, particularly SAP S/4HANA, and/or Asset Information Management.
What Success Looks Like
- Data governance policies, standards and operating practices are effectively embedded across business and technical teams.
- Stakeholders understand their data responsibilities and actively adopt governance practices through effective engagement and training.
- Governance maturity improves through measurable controls, KPIs, data lineage and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Get in Return
This is a two-year contract offering the opportunity to play a meaningful role in a large-scale data and digital transformation. You’ll gain exposure to enterprise data governance, Microsoft Fabric and Purview, data cataloguing, ERP modernization and cross-functional transformation initiatives while working with stakeholders across both business and technology.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your application or contact Hays to discuss the opportunity.
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