Data Governance Analyst

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Job Responsibilities:
 
Our client is 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.