Director, Data Governance Office
- Employer: iA Financial Group
- Office: 1080, Grande Allee West
- Location: Québec, Quebec
- Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec
- Job category: Data Governance
- Job ID: JR10025619
- Job type: Permanent Job
- Apply before: 2026-03-09
Description
Director, Data Governance Office
Build the future with us
Are you driven by data governance, organizational transformation, and value creation through data, and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Director, Data Governance Office, you will play a key role in establishing the link between business strategies and data governance within a federated environment. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer (CDO) organization, you will be responsible for prioritizing and delivering data governance initiatives to maximize their value, while taking into account increasing internal and external data‑related requirements.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Director, Data Governance Office, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
Define and implement data and document governance frameworks, aligned with organizational directions
Deploy these frameworks across organizational units, leveraging data leaders and data stewards
Support the establishment of data accountability structures and assist business lines in defining their governance models
Lead change management efforts and drive stakeholder adoption in a context of organizational transformation
Build and mobilize a high‑performing team closely aligned with business realities, fostering a culture of extreme collaboration and co‑creation
Ensure simple, effective, and fit‑for‑purpose reporting tailored to the needs of various stakeholders
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
Is known for their high level of autonomy, strong initiative, leadership, and managerial courage, as well as above‑average communication skills, effectively applied in complex, ambiguous, and uncertain environments
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Stands out for their strong influencing, persuasion, and negotiation skills, combined with a strategic vision enabling intervention at the decision‑making level when required.
Demonstrates strong ability to anticipate challenges and issues, and to design and implement innovative solutions, while managing and prioritizing multiple complex mandates in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
Is recognized for their strong collaborative mindset, excellent interpersonal and professional relationship skills, and the ability to mobilize, motivate, and retain specialized teams, supported by a general understanding of technologies related to data governance and adjacent domains
Has minimum of 10 years of experience, combining management experience with expertise in data governance and/or information technology (e.g., data management initiatives or projects).
Holds an education level equivalent to or higher than a bachelor’s degree in management, computer science, or another relevant field of equivalent level.
Why you’ll love working with us
A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
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Company Overview
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.