Manager, Data Strategy & Governance, Deloitte Global Technology

Job Type:Permanent
Work Model:Hybrid
Reference code:128792
Primary Location:Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Regina, SK; Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

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By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

What will your typical day look like?

The Data Strategy & Governance Manager role is a unique role that will drive immediate and global impact to establish the new Data Strategy & Governance Office (DSGO) at Deloitte Global.
In this role, you will develop and implement Deloitte's global approach for data governance and data management capabilities in alignment with the organization's objectives and multi-regional requirements. By consulting and partnering with key stakeholders, you will conduct assessments, identify gaps, and provide recommendations on how to cultivate data as a critical asset across the organization. In addition, you will provide research and expertise on industry practices and support the cross-functional implementation of those practices globally by managing multiple programs.

The ideal candidate will have a background in data strategy, data governance, data management, data quality, and/or data technology and architecture. As the DSGO defines and creates new capabilities, this candidate will ideally thrive in navigating ambiguity with an aptitude for developing new frameworks and processes as the structure and organization evolves. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication and relationship-building skills and a proactive and agile approach to managing concurrent projects, with a high degree of initiative.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-develop DSGO strategy materials, data governance playbooks, policies, standards, and frameworks with stakeholders and maintain these documents
• Facilitate the necessary decision forums, processes, and controls to enable the effective stewarding of data assets by partnering with global platform teams, technology teams, and internal functions
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, monitor ongoing results, define process areas for review, and conduct benchmarking activities to ensure best in class results for data management leading practices
• Team with global data stewards and other stakeholders to understand their needs, identify opportunities for standardization, identify and assess critical data sets, and share leading practices
• Review, measure, and report on data quality on a regular cadence and provide oversight of programs that contribute to improving data quality
• Partner with global technology and application teams to identify and integrate governance practices to effectively manage data capabilities such as master data, data classification, and the data lifecycle by collecting requirements, designing process flows, and recommending solutions
• Lead all aspects of change management and training related to the rollout and ongoing activities of the DSGO
• Foster an innovation mindset to explore and identify new methods to oversee our data assets using leading practices and emerging technologies

About the team

The DSGO is responsible for building an integrated strategy and operating model to effectively and consistently manage global data throughout its lifecycle to more effectively serve our clients, meet business objectives, and foster innovation. The team is leading various initiatives to develop a data strategy and establish consistent data governance and data management practices at Deloitte Global. The team reports to the Chief Transformation Officer.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

Do you possess the following?

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data strategy, and/or data management
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of data governance and data management processes, including master data management, metadata management, data quality, and data access
• Ability to navigate through new challenges and take the initiative to solve problems and remove roadblocks by thinking critically and being resourceful
• Ability to gather business and technical requirements, identify gaps, conduct analysis, provide recommendations, and design solutions, programs, and processes with a focus on continuous improvement
• Proven experience managing concurrent programs with multiple stakeholders using results-oriented approach, strong project management skills, and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication, with experience building strong relationships with peers and leaders by building trust and credibility
• Excellent collaborative skills with ability to exhibit flexibility as the environment and needs of the organization evolve
• Familiarity with Informatica, SAP, and Salesforce would be an asset but not required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

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The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .
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