AI Governance Lead – Data Governance & CDGC

Brampton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise AI and Data Governance frameworks, policies, and operating models. Oversee the onboarding and adoption of Informatica CDGC while managing cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Job details

Job Title: AI Governance Lead – Data Governance & CDGC About the Role We are looking for an experienced AI Governance Lead to lead and deliver enterprise Data & AI Governance initiatives, with a strong focus on data governance, AI readiness, metadata management, data quality, and Informatica CDGC onboarding and governance. The successful candidate will work closely with business, technology, risk, privacy, compliance, and other stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, support governance platform adoption, and drive enterprise-wide governance practices. This role requires a combination of Data Governance expertise, AI Governance knowledge, technical understanding, and strong project/program management capabilities. Key Responsibilities AI & Data Governance Lead the design and implementation of enterprise AI and Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models. Establish governance processes covering data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata, lineage, classification, access, privacy, and responsible AI. Define governance requirements to support AI/ML and analytics use cases. Establish appropriate controls for AI lifecycle management, transparency, accountability, human oversight, risk management, and auditability. Partner with business stakeholders to define data and AI governance priorities, roadmaps, and delivery plans. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on Data Governance, AI Governance, and data-related initiatives. Informatica CDGC Support the onboarding and adoption of Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) within enterprise data governance initiatives. Work with business and technical teams to define requirements for metadata, business glossary, data domains, data lineage, data quality, classifications, policies, and stewardship. Support the onboarding and organization of relevant data assets and governance content within Informatica CDGC. Help establish governance processes and operating procedures to drive effective use and adoption of CDGC. Collaborate with technical teams on CDGC-related integrations, data discovery, lineage, cataloguing, and governance requirements. Hands-on Informatica CDGC implementation or migration experience is considered a nice-to-have. Project & Program Management Own project/program planning, execution, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery milestones. Develop project roadmaps, timelines, deliverables, resource plans, and status reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Data, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance, and Business functions. Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership. Translate complex business and governance requirements into actionable delivery plans. Establish KPIs and measurable outcomes to track governance and program effectiveness. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on Data Governance, AI Governance, and related initiatives. Facilitate governance councils, working groups, steering committees, and stakeholder sessions. Drive alignment across business and technology teams on data ownership, standards, governance policies, and AI requirements. Present program status, risks, recommendations, and roadmaps to stakeholders. Requirements Required Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy, or related areas. Strong experience leading enterprise Data Governance programs. Proven Project/Program Management experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. Experience with Informatica CDGC is preferred. Strong understanding of: Data Governance frameworks and operating models Metadata Management Data Cataloguing Data Lineage Data Quality Data Classification Data Domains Business Glossary / Business Terminology Data Ownership & Stewardship RBAC and data access controls Data masking and privacy Experience working with AI/ML governance, responsible AI, or AI readiness initiatives. Experience with cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, or Azure Data Factory. Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture and modern cloud/lakehouse environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills. Experience working in regulated industries is highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Informatica CDGC onboarding, configuration, implementation, or migration. PMP or equivalent Project Management certification. Professional Scrum Master / Agile certification. Data Governance or Data Management certification such as CBIP. AI/Data Science-related certification or education. Key Competencies AI & Data Governance Leadership Data Governance Frameworks Informatica CDGC CDGC Onboarding & Adoption Project & Program Management Metadata & Data Catalog Management Data Quality & Lineage Responsible AI & AI Risk Business Stakeholder Management Regulatory & Compliance Governance Cloud Data Platforms Agile Delivery Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of experience in Data Management and Governance with a strong background in leading complex, cross-functional programs. Proficiency in Informatica CDGC and experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake is highly preferred.