Data Governance Specialist

The Data Governance Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a Data Governance roadmap and strategies to ensure accurate and secure data. They will collaborate with stakeholders to establish data quality standards and processes, and work with Corporate IT teams to effectively manage data assets. The Specialist will identify opportunities for data governance improvements and implement solutions that drive positive change. They will also raise awareness about data governance through training and education initiatives.

Develop and implement the Data Governance program roadmap

Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity and security, ensuring alignment with our overall corporate data strategy

Collaborate with business units to develop and implement data governance practices and standards that support business objectives

Management of Critical Data Elements, Data Quality & Issues, and Metadata, including creating and maintaining Data Catalog, data definitions, and data lineage, and establishing data quality rules to check the data on completeness and cleanliness

Establish, track, and report on KPIs and metrics to monitor progress on the implementation of Data Governance / Management capabilities, and that measure the effectiveness of data governance practices and standards

Design and develop data risks audit approach to assess the effectiveness of implemented Data Governance / Management controls

Coordinate and guide Kinaxis’s business units and partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with all applicable Kinaxis and Global policies, directives, standards and guidelines related to data management

Review data usage and access patterns to identify areas of data risk (that affect accuracy, consistency and quality) and potential data governance improvements; work with teams to ensure that data access and usage are monitored and audited

Raise awareness about data governance through the development and delivery of training and education that promotes best practices for data management

Collaborate with business leaders and data stakeholders to align data governance activities with business objectives and priorities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Information Management, Data Management, Business Analytics, or equivalent work experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' of progressive experience in data governance; high tech, global organization is preferred.
• Background in understanding and experience in data management best practices, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a corporate data governance strategy.
• Experience in developing and monitoring corporate data governance policies and guidelines.
• Experience in managing the agenda and workplans of a data governance committee or similar governance body.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experiences in working with both business areas and IT as clients or a stakeholder is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience developing innovative solutions to complex data problems.
• Certification in data governance or information.

• Challenging Work - solving highly complex problems, continuous innovation
• Great People - celebration, laughter, and fun, every person is valued
• Global Impact - inspiration from the impact of work on colleagues, customers, communities, and the world
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - building a culture that celebrates differences, strives for equality, and recognizes the strength of inclusion