Senior Manager, Data & Information Governance

Aviso:

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The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Data & Information Governance to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a bold, and strategic thinker who thrives on building, scaling, and energizing teams.

Reporting to the Director, Data Governance, this role will be responsible for building and scaling our data and information governance practices, overseeing their execution, and embedding them within the broader data and analytics strategy and framework. You will champion responsible data use, regulatory compliance, and the enablement of analytics and AI, empowering every part of the organization to deliver trusted insights and drive meaningful results.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members.

What your day looks like:

• Architect and implement a forward-thinking strategy that aligns Information Management and Data Governance with the overall Data & Analytics vision
• Ensure our governance practices support data quality, analytics enablement, and AI readiness
• Build, scale, and operationalize data and information governance capabilities, including lifecycle management, retention schedules, defensible disposition, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, Law 25)
• Integrate RIM processes, policies, and controls into the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring seamless collaboration between data stewards, owners, and analytics teams
• Embed principles of responsible data and AI use into governance practices, ensuring our clients’ trust is upheld in all data-driven initiatives
• Support the responsible use of data in AI initiatives by establishing governance structures that ensure accuracy, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI models
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, facilitate the Data Governance Council and associated working groups, and drive change management to embed Data and Information Governance practices into enterprise culture.
• Oversee the deployment and adoption of governance and information management tools (e.g., Collibra, Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog, LeanIX), supporting data cataloging, data lineage, information classification, and metadata management.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of integrated Data Governance and RIM efforts. Provide regular updates to leadership and continuously enhance frameworks…