Manager, Metadata and Classification

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

This is an Individual Contributor role, in a Hybrid Work Model (1-2 days per week in the Office)

As an individual contributor, the Manager, Metadata and Classification drives operationalization and sustainability of mature data management practices for metadata and data classification. They lead the operational execution of data classification in support of accurate data documentation, protection and availability across the various data lakes, data marts and cloud instances in BMO.

Working with operational groups and services and data stakeholders across the BMO enterprise, they will drive the deployment and implementation of processes, tools and methodologies supporting a shared understanding of metadata, data classification and maturity in BMO.

**What will you do**:

- Leads the integration of metadata related to data classification and access into the data catalogue.
- Presents complex information in a manner suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Facilitates meetings and builds strong relationships across stakeholder groups; collaborates cross-functionally to champion data management best practices, while promoting sound service management and service delivery capability
- Develops and maintains repeatable practice procedures for successful deployment of sustainable data practices around data classification, its protection and related metadata.
- Evaluates data classification and governance tools and technology, advocates for advancement of data management capabilities.
- Partners closely with the Data Governance function to ensure an end-to-end value generating operating model for the Bank, identifies and highlights systemic issues (related to the Practices).

**What you need to succeed**:

- Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience as a Metadata or Data Practices Specialist and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exposure to roles such as Business Analyst or Business Consultant in a Data Practice context
- Experience managing projects and initiatives at an enterprise level.
- Understanding data warehouse concepts, data lakes or data marts and technology, including AWS, cloud DB, data integration patterns, analytics and business intelligence
- Vendor management
- On-the-ground experience implementing strong, sustainable data management practices within a large setting.

**Nice to have**:

- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning; AWS tools

**Compensation and Benefits**:
$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

**We’re here to help**

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.