Manager, Data Governance

Benevity

Data Governance Manager strengthening Benevity’s social-impact technology platform. Defining data standards, quality frameworks, catalog practices, and access governance across the organization.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$131,800 - CA$172,480 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance, including the development and enforcement of data quality frameworks, access governance, and compliance with privacy regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build organizational accountability through effective communication and training.

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Data Governance LeadershipData Quality FrameworksDataHub ExperienceGDPR ComplianceDAMA CDMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementData ClassificationAccess GovernanceData Quality AuditsDataset ProfilingData Health Score MethodologySLA DocumentationRemediation TrackingData Catalog OperationMetadata Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive CommunicationTraining and DevelopmentProgram Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DataHubCollibraAlationAtlanMonte CarloLightupGreat ExpectationsDbtOneTrustPrivacera

Certifications & Qualifications

DAMA CDMP CertificationDataHub Cloud CertificationAcryl Data CertificationApache Atlas CertificationAWS Glue Data Catalog Certification

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData QualityPrivacy RegulationsGDPRCCPASOC 2Internal Audit StandardsSaaS GovernanceB2B GovernanceMLOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow the Data Governance function and set strategic direction for ownership, stewardship, access governance, and classification standards
Own and operate DataHub as the living catalog of organizational data assets
Evaluate and deploy complementary governance, observability, privacy, entitlement, and quality platforms
Own the enterprise Data Quality Framework across six quality dimensions
Classify data assets into quality tiers and enforce tier-based SLAs and standards
Document, publish, and review data quality SLAs
Define and publish data health score methodology and report domain scores monthly
Conduct quarterly data quality audits, assign remediation, and track accountability and due dates
Define and maintain dataset profiling policies and escalation thresholds
Govern the separation between quality rule definition and implementation by Engineering and DataOps
Own access control and entitlements governance
Lead alignment with privacy regulations, internal audit requirements, and industry standards
Partner with Legal and Security on current data handling practices
Facilitate the cross-functional data domain council
Build organizational data accountability through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business, or equivalent professional experience
7 or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related field
At least 2 years in a people or program leadership role
Hands-on experience operating a data catalog or metadata management platform
DataHub experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with Collibra, Alation, or Atlan
Working knowledge of Monte Carlo, Lightup, Great Expectations, or dbt
Familiarity with OneTrust, Privacera, or equivalent platforms
Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, dimensions, SLAs, health scores, and remediation
Experience designing and enforcing data classification and access governance frameworks in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, and internal audit standards
Ability to facilitate cross-functional councils, align stakeholders, and enforce standards
Strong written and executive communication skills
Experience with dbt, lineage, documentation, and testing practices
Ability to build programs from the ground up in a maturing governance environment
DAMA CDMP certification, DataHub Cloud or Acryl Data, Apache Atlas or AWS Glue Data Catalog, SaaS/B2B governance, and MLOps or AI model risk experience are great-to-haves

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid work approach
Flexible decisions about when to work in person
Growth opportunities
Innovative work
Caring co-workers
DEIB-focused culture and employee resource groups
Equal opportunities and fair, accessible hiring process
Accommodation support throughout the hiring or assessment process