Data Governance SME

Job description

Position Description:

CGI is more than just an IT consulting company; we are a global organization offering a world of opportunities. Our culture is built on ownership, collaboration, respect, and belonging, where every professional is encouraged to grow, excel, and make an impact. Our benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, training and development programs, and flexible work schedules and locations.

These are exciting times at CGI, and we are looking for experienced professionals to innovate with us. If you thrive in environments where you can delight clients by delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions to complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance SME to support a major Data Modernization initiative that includes implementing enterprise Data Governance (DG) capabilities alongside Master Data Management (MDM). In this role, you will lead the development, enhancement, and operationalization of data governance practices at an enterprise scale, working across business, analytics, and architecture teams. You will translate governance frameworks into actionable use cases, ensure alignment with business priorities, and support domain-by-domain implementation of DG capabilities for our client in the Public Sector.

This role requires deep experience building governance programs, strong facilitation and consensus-building skills, and the ability to work in a complex, multi-stream environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Governance Program Development
. Lead the development of the organization's enterprise Data Governance framework, working from current-state assessments and strategic priorities
. Define data governance policies, standards, metadata requirements, and data quality expectations aligned with DAMA/DMBOK and InfoTech models
. Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure governance requirements are integrated into domain-level solution designs for DG + MDM

Use‑Case–Driven Delivery of Governance Capabilities
. Translate business and data challenges into practical, incremental governance use cases that align with the SOW's DG + MDM roadmap
. Support domain-by-domain implementation of governance components, including: Metadata standards and cataloging Critical data element identification, data quality rules, metrics, and validation

Stewardship responsibilities
. Work alongside solution architecture, business analysts, and application developers to validate governance processes during testing and rollout

Stakeholder Engagement, Facilitation & Consensus Building
. Facilitate workshops, reviews, alignment sessions, and consultations with business units, architects, project teams, and governance stakeholders
. Build consensus on data definitions, ownership, quality expectations, and governance operating models
. Provide clear communication on governance impacts, decisions, and progress, ensuring alignment across concurrent initiatives

Governance Support for MDM Implementation
. Gather and provide expertise to help define governance requirements that support MDM objectives such as: Data modeling and profiling Source-to-target mappings Data lifecycle and retention decisions

Regulatory and compliance considerations
. Ensure that governance rules and metadata standards are embedded into MDM processes, integrations, and data flows

Quality, Compliance & Framework Alignment
. Support validation of data governance and data quality processes during system testing cycles
. Ensure governance decisions are documented and traceable to regulatory, architectural, and business requirements
. Evaluate governance maturity and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 5–8 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related fields
. Demonstrated experience designing or maturing enterprise Data Governance programs
. Hands-on experience implementing governance use cases in partnership with MDM or data platform initiatives
. Strong working knowledge of DAMA/DMBOK, InfoTech DG frameworks, and enterprise governance operating models
. Deep understanding of metadata management, data quality management, and data lifecycle principles
. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and consensus-building skills, including the ability to align diverse stakeholders and navigate complex environments
. Experience working closely with architecture teams, business SMEs, and technical delivery teams

Desired Skills

. Familiarity with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or Informatica
. Experience in environments involving cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
. Understanding of MDM concepts, data modeling, profiling, and integration workflows
. Certifications in data governance or data management (CDMP, CIMP, etc.)
. Eligible for Government of Canada Reliability/Secret clearance

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 - $160,000.

Skills:

·  English
·  Facilitation
·  Master Data Management
·  Workshop Facilitation

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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