Job Description
We are seeking a Data Governance Lead to play a critical role in a large-scale system transformation project within the healthcare and professional regulation sector. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of data conversion and governance, ensuring high-quality data migration from legacy systems to a new platform. The ideal candidate has deep experience in data management and excels at collaborating with technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all data conversion activities within the project team.
Define and execute data migration scope, strategy, and execution plan.
Extract data from legacy systems in alignment with vendor specifications.
Validate data extracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
Conduct data profiling, cleansing, and preparation to meet quality standards.
Collaborate with business SMEs, process owners, and data stewards for data enrichment and sign-off.
Identify data risks and implement governance controls to mitigate them.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and system integrators throughout the migration lifecycle.
Experience:
10+ years of experience in data management, data conversion, and transformation projects.
Proficiency with ETL tools and data validation techniques.
Strong SQL scripting and technical skills in data extraction and preparation.
Proven success in leading data initiatives in SaaS/cloud environments.
Experience working in cross-functional project teams and vendor coordination.
Familiarity with healthcare, regulatory, or public sector environments is an asset.
Strong leadership and a hands-on approach to data governance.
Detail-oriented and driven by deliverables.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
DAMA Certification
PMP, Agile, or Scrum Certification
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