About The Role

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This role is Hybrid Ottawa

Senior Data Governance Specialist

Position Summary

As a key member of the Data Management team, the Senior Data Governance Specialist is responsible for promoting and guiding the development of data governance on the AJISS program. Acting as a strategic lead for establishing adherence to a data governance framework, this position is accountable for the creation of a data governance charter, establishment of data related goals, identifying data owners and stewards across multiple domains, and aligning data initiatives with business value objectives. Working closely with other teams across Thales, the Senior Data Governance Specialist will define the data governance scope, vision and structure, and champion the importance of data governance as a purposeful strength to drive high performance and success

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Author a data governance charter, including scope, vision and principles
Develop a data governance structure and roadmap
Identify and define data quality elements and measure points
Establish a framework to improve data accuracy and reliability
Lead collaboration efforts with multiple teams to detect data sources, owners and stewards
Document data governance business processes, policies and procedures
Work with cross-functional teams to investigate data trends, variances, gaps and improvements
Produce metrics/KPIs and reporting protocols to support business decisions and long-term data sustainability
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data in accordance with relevant regulations and best practices
Reinforce program data governance principles and adoption
Promote a culture of continuous data management improvement
Evaluate data toolsets to provide direction on improving data integration needs and best practices

Minimum Requirements

5 -10 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years leading data business analysis on a large scale program
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience documenting business processes and system requirements
Degree in Computer science, business Administration, or related discipline.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Collaborative mindset and experience working with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of database concepts and data modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within an Engineering or Defense Environment
Experience with enterprise data environments and multi-stakeholder projects is an asset.
Understanding of data governance, data quality, and reporting practices
Familiarity with data pipeline automation and workflow management
Certifications in data analytics, data management, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SQL certification).

Special Position Requirements

Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – flexibility to work from home, but expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week and as required to support the business.
40 hours per week
Physical Environment: Office environment

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $85,000 - $95,000 – 105,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for