Senior DG Consultant

Overview

Adastra is renowned for its expertise in Data and Analytics, and now is your opportunity to join our dynamic team. We believe that effective data governance is the foundation of successful data utilization, and we are looking for a skilled and experienced Governance Consultant to bring their talents to our team. Are you a results-driven, self-starter looking for a contract role where you can lead governance programs for clients across diverse industries? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team and see the impact you'll make

Location: Hybrid (3-Day onsite), within the GTA

Status: Contract/Full-Time

Responsibilities:

- Effectively collaborate with senior client business stakeholders to lead the design of Data Governance frameworks, strategy, organizational components, functional competencies, and roadmaps
- Guide client business stakeholders in operationalizing ownership and stewardship responsibilities and lead the execution of Metadata and Data Quality Management pilot projects
- Utilize strong facilitation and coaching skills to align business stakeholders and teams, driving organizational alignment and informed decision-making
- Demonstrate expertise in educating, training, and fostering the learning and development of team members and stakeholders
- Combine strategic thinking with tactical execution, showing a willingness to engage hands-on to accomplish tasks effectively

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

- 3+ years experience in designing and/or leading the deployment of Data Governance programs, or related functions such as Metadata Management, Data Quality, or Master Data Management
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Business Studies, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Management. Extensive experience within a Data Management function can be considered as an alternative - MBA is an asset
- Experience with Metadata Management, Data Quality Management, and Master/Reference Data Management tools is highly desirable
- Proven track record of leading groups, facilitating discussions, strategizing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts, enabling effective initiatives across all organizational levels, including C-suite and geographically dispersed teams
- Exceptional presentation, verbal communication, business writing, and visual presentation skills, with expertise in PowerPoint and Word to produce publication-ready materials independently
- Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills with strong knowledge of change management processes
- Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives concurrently

About Adastra

For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage.

What We Offer

- Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Successful referral program
- Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
- A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.

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