Job Description

Role Name: Data Governance

Location: Montreal,QC (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Face to face interview required

Key Responsibilities

Support Governance Activities

• Governance Coordination:
  • Assist in planning and organizing governance activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on action items.
  • Participate in governance forums, supporting discussions and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
• Architecture Reviews:
  • Support architecture reviews to assess adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Document review findings and provide input on recommendations for improvement.

Ensure Alignment with Policies and Standards

• Policy Support:
  • Collaborate with team members and architects to align architectural practices with organizational policies and standards.
  • Provide resources and guidance to ensure teams meet governance requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure architectural practices remain consistent and aligned with governance objectives.

Assist with Maturity Assessments

• Assessment Support:
  • Contribute to preparing and executing architectural maturity assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze assessment results and develop actionable recommendations.
• Implementation Assistance:
  • Help implement changes and track progress based on assessment findings.

Documentation and Communication

• Governance Documentation:
  • Record meeting minutes, decisions, and outcomes from governance activities and architecture reviews.
  • Maintain templates, reports, and other governance materials, ensuring accessibility and organization.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Publish updates and outcomes from governance activities, ensuring clarity and consistency in communications and reporting.

Monitor Progress and Compliance

• Tracking and Reporting:
  • Monitor adherence to governance processes and policies.
  • Identify and report risks or non-compliance issues, collaborating with team members to address them.
• Progress Monitoring:
  • Track improvements in compliance and architectural maturity over time.
  • Maintain and publish architecture metrics that drive maturity.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement

• Feedback and Process Enhancement:
  • Gather stakeholder feedback to refine governance practices and improve efficiency.
  • Research industry trends and share insights to support continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools like Jive, SharePoint, or Confluence.
• Basic understanding of enterprise architecture principles and standards (e.g., TOGAF or similar).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a globally dispersed team.
• Experience in supporting governance or architecture-related activities.
• Familiarity with compliance tracking and risk reporting processes.
• Years of experience : 5 years +

Preferred:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

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