Data Governance Analyst

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Calgary, AB(Hybrid)

Duration: Long-term Project

Rate: CAD65-CAD70/hr

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support a large-scale SAP implementation project. This role will be responsible for capturing requirements and establishing data governance standards to ensure high-quality, consistent, and compliant data. The analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, data stewards, and technical teams to define data ownership, improve data quality, and support project readiness and long-term sustainability.

Top 3 Outcomes:

• Establish and maintain data governance standards
• Support data migration activities for master data governance tool implementation
• Develop and track data quality KPIs and metrics

Responsibilities:

• Define and document data governance policies, and standards for SAP data objects (e.g., customer, vendor, material, finance).
• Establish and support data ownership and data stewardship models across business domains
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to define data definitions, business rules, and data standards.
• Support data migration activities, including data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation for master data governance tool implementation
• Develop and track data quality KPIs and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to data management.
• Facilitate data governance workshops with stakeholders to align on definitions, rules and ownership.
• Review SOX Compliance documents and work closely with control / audit teams to gather SOX requirements.
• Maintain data structures, metadata, and documentation in approved data catalogues.
• Support the implementation of data governance tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure alignment on data requirements.
• Assist with project closure activities, ensuring data-related deliverables are complete and signed off.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles.
• Experience supporting or working on SAP implementations (e.g., S/4HANA preferred).
• Strong understanding of master data domains (Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance).
• Experience with data migration, data cleansing, validation processes, and data management methods.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of SAP tables and data structures.
• Strong understanding of databases and data structures, independent of specific platforms or technologies.
• Experience with SAP transactions (e.g., SE16N) and data extraction tools.
• Familiarity with data profiling and data quality tools.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with data governance or metadata tools (e.g., Prospecta MDO, SAP MDG, Purview, DataSphere, or Information Steward) is an asset.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data rules and standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and drive alignment across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in large-scale ERP transformation projects.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., energy, finance, utilities).
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements. Knowledge of regulatory or compliance-driven data environments.