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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading enterprise-wide data governance strategies, implementing data management frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive cross-functional initiatives while fostering collaboration and accountability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Data Governance StrategyData Quality ManagementMetadata ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Data GovernanceData ManagementData ArchitectureData LineageData StewardshipGovernance PoliciesKPI DevelopmentData TransformationDAMA-DMBOK PrinciplesData Analytics
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationOrganizational Change ManagementCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
CollibraAlationInformaticaMicrosoft Purview
Certifications & Qualifications
Data Governance CertificationData Management CertificationPrivacy CertificationCloud Technologies Certification
Industry Keywords
HealthcarePharmaceuticalsFinancial ServicesInsuranceRegulated Industries
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudInformatica
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead enterprise-wide data governance strategy, operating model, policies, standards, and controls
- Drive adoption and optimization of data governance and data catalog platforms
- Establish and oversee data quality, metadata management, master data management, and data lineage programs
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and Audit teams to ensure regulatory compliance and governance readiness
- Develop governance metrics, data health KPIs, and executive reporting for senior leadership
- Engage business stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and governance priorities
- Lead cross-functional teams delivering large-scale governance and data management initiatives
- Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Recruit, develop, and mobilize high-performing teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- More than 12 years of professional experience in data governance, data management, data architecture, analytics, compliance, or related disciplines
- At least 4 years of people leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Experience leading enterprise-scale data governance programs and operating models
- Experience implementing or managing data catalog, metadata management, or governance platforms
- Experience with data quality management, data lineage, data stewardship, and governance controls
- Experience partnering with compliance, risk, privacy, audit, or regulatory organizations
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience defining governance policies, standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, or insurance
- Knowledge of Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar data governance tools
- Experience with DAMA-DMBOK principles and enterprise data management frameworks
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations, governance controls, and risk management frameworks
- Experience leading enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives
- Strong executive communication and organizational change management capabilities
- Relevant certifications related to data governance, data management, privacy, or cloud technologies
- Ability to travel up to 20% as business needs require
- Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings and work effectively in a technology-enabled environment
- For McKesson Canada, required to work in the office two days per week in Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus may be offered
- Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
- Benefits information provided through McKesson’s Total Rewards program
- Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be available based on business and geographic requirements
- Equal employment opportunities
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities