Lead, Data Governance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead, Data Governance based in Canada.

This role will lead the development and operation of a scalable data governance and data security program across a modern data environment.
You will establish practical standards for data classification, ownership, access, quality, and protection across analytics and internal data products.
Working closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, Security, Privacy, and Legal teams, you will turn governance principles into effective technical controls.
The position offers significant ownership in an environment managing sensitive, cross-border data across multiple regions and regulatory frameworks.
You will also help shape responsible adoption of emerging analytics, AI, and agentic technologies involving corporate data.
Success requires a balance of governance expertise, technical fluency, risk awareness, and the ability to partner effectively without creating unnecessary bottlenecks.
As a fully remote individual contributor, you will have a direct opportunity to strengthen data trust, security, compliance, and operational maturity across the organization.