This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager — Master Data Initiatives based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic master data initiatives that support enterprise-wide transformation and operational excellence.
You will coordinate complex programs that improve data quality, governance, and business processes across a global organization.
Working closely with business, IT, and data teams, you will help shape scalable solutions that enable better decision-making.
The position combines program leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement in a highly collaborative environment.
You will play a key role in driving adoption, managing change, and ensuring successful delivery of critical data initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for an organized and adaptable professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and creating measurable impact.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager — Master Data Initiatives based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic master data initiatives that support enterprise-wide transformation and operational excellence.
You will coordinate complex programs that improve data quality, governance, and business processes across a global organization.
Working closely with business, IT, and data teams, you will help shape scalable solutions that enable better decision-making.
The position combines program leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement in a highly collaborative environment.
You will play a key role in driving adoption, managing change, and ensuring successful delivery of critical data initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for an organized and adaptable professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and creating measurable impact.
Accountabilities:
- Organize, plan, and monitor the execution of master data development activities supporting high-impact corporate programs and initiatives.
- Develop and improve internal processes, workflows, and ways of working across master data functions.
- Partner with business units, IT teams, and data governance stakeholders to define project deliverables, timelines, priorities, and resource requirements.
- Create and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations for multiple master data initiatives.
- Monitor project progress, resolve issues, manage risks, and provide clear status updates to leadership and project sponsors.
- Coordinate intake and prioritization of new master data requests to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Support change management activities, including training, communication, and adoption initiatives for new solutions.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to data integration, migration, governance, and process improvements.
- Measure project performance and communicate outcomes, progress, and business impact.
- Coordinate testing activities related to master data systems, processes, and solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally focused on data management, data governance, or enterprise systems.
- Proven experience delivering complex initiatives within large, matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of master data management concepts, data quality principles, and governance frameworks.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and change management practices.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with SAP, Salsify, Appian, or similar enterprise platforms is an asset.
- PMP certification or another relevant project management certification is a plus.
- Competitive annual base salary of approximately $110,000 – $125,000 CAD, depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Eligibility for a discretionary incentive bonus targeted at 10% of base salary, subject to company objectives and plan terms.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on employee well-being.
- Career development opportunities across a global organization with diverse business areas.
- Access to learning and development resources, training programs, and professional growth opportunities.
- Employee perks, including fitness discounts and product purchase benefits.
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives and purpose-driven programs.
- Inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity, equity, and belonging.
As a Program Manager — Master Data Initiatives, you will oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise master data programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives align with strategic priorities, business objectives, and operational needs.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a structured and collaborative professional with strong program management capabilities and experience working with enterprise data initiatives. You are comfortable managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving alignment across diverse teams.