Lead Data Specialist
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Location: Mississauga, ON L4T 4M6
Description:
Hiring Manager: Sharon Mattu
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Draun Raval
Job Code Level: IUP4
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YOUR IMPACT
As a Lead Data Specialist, part of the Data Governance Organization (DGO) team with IT Shared Services, you will help lead both the operational and strategic aspects of data management. You will be part of a global team, that ensures and governs key master data within OpenText is maintained, including Customer, Vendor, Material, and financial data. With your expertise and passion for data governance, you'll help lead quality improvements and develop and manage policies to protect sensitive data and information assets.
Your role will focus on updating documentation and ensuring adherence to an enterprise-wide data governance framework, covering data policies, standards, and practices across both business and functional areas. This will be critical in achieving the necessary consistency, quality, and protection of data assets to align with our business goals.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
Defining a data governance framework focusing on data quality improvement and sensitive data protection.
Defining the roles, responsibilities, and shared service offerings of the DGO.
Lead meetings with the Data Governance Working Group in Functional and Technology areas to align master data protection requirements with operational planning.
Provide insight into critical business decisions around master data, working closely with the senior teams to answer and solve pressing issues.
Assist in the creation of data quality and protection standards across the organization and lead their adoption.
Define performance indicators and metrics, ensuring compliance with data governance policies and roles.
Gathering, structuring, and analyzing data; providing recommendations by presenting to management, process owners, and business partners.
Lead master data role on large-scale projects ensuring data governance is adhered to during the project.
Master Data lead representing DGO on Divestitures, Mergers, and Acquisitions for migrated master data; Customer, Vendor, Material,s and Finance.
Daily operations of workflows and or tickets on complex or urgent master data requests.
Month end & quarter-end support which involves shift work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
At least 8 years of experience in a major technology organization, with expertise in large-scale data management, operations, and governance.
Strong knowledge of industry-leading data quality and data protection management practices.
Experience with data governance practices and understanding of business and technology issues related to managing enterprise information assets and data protection.
Proven consulting skills, including change management strategies, communication, culture change, and performance measurement system design.
5+ years of experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems for managing master data.
3+ years of experience working with a ticketing system and escalations.
3+ years of experience in the development of standard data analyses, reports, and dashboards.
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management.
ONE LAST THING:
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. This role will allow you to make an impact by assisting in the evolution of the DGO offerings to address the changing needs of the company.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Draun Raval
Job Code Level: IUP4
Refer Your Friends!
YOUR IMPACT
As a Lead Data Specialist, part of the Data Governance Organization (DGO) team with IT Shared Services, you will help lead both the operational and strategic aspects of data management. You will be part of a global team, that ensures and governs key master data within OpenText is maintained, including Customer, Vendor, Material, and financial data. With your expertise and passion for data governance, you'll help lead quality improvements and develop and manage policies to protect sensitive data and information assets.
Your role will focus on updating documentation and ensuring adherence to an enterprise-wide data governance framework, covering data policies, standards, and practices across both business and functional areas. This will be critical in achieving the necessary consistency, quality, and protection of data assets to align with our business goals.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
Defining a data governance framework focusing on data quality improvement and sensitive data protection.
Defining the roles, responsibilities, and shared service offerings of the DGO.
Lead meetings with the Data Governance Working Group in Functional and Technology areas to align master data protection requirements with operational planning.
Provide insight into critical business decisions around master data, working closely with the senior teams to answer and solve pressing issues.
Assist in the creation of data quality and protection standards across the organization and lead their adoption.
Define performance indicators and metrics, ensuring compliance with data governance policies and roles.
Gathering, structuring, and analyzing data; providing recommendations by presenting to management, process owners, and business partners.
Lead master data role on large-scale projects ensuring data governance is adhered to during the project.
Master Data lead representing DGO on Divestitures, Mergers, and Acquisitions for migrated master data; Customer, Vendor, Material,s and Finance.
Daily operations of workflows and or tickets on complex or urgent master data requests.
Month end & quarter-end support which involves shift work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
At least 8 years of experience in a major technology organization, with expertise in large-scale data management, operations, and governance.
Strong knowledge of industry-leading data quality and data protection management practices.
Experience with data governance practices and understanding of business and technology issues related to managing enterprise information assets and data protection.
Proven consulting skills, including change management strategies, communication, culture change, and performance measurement system design.
5+ years of experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems for managing master data.
3+ years of experience working with a ticketing system and escalations.
3+ years of experience in the development of standard data analyses, reports, and dashboards.
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management.
ONE LAST THING:
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. This role will allow you to make an impact by assisting in the evolution of the DGO offerings to address the changing needs of the company.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.