Program Manager (Data Governance / Enterprise Technology)

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$57–$78 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The Program Manager will lead and manage enterprise data governance technology initiatives, including roadmap development and agile delivery. They are responsible for stakeholder engagement, change management, and monitoring project risks and KPIs.

Job details

Program Manager (Data Governance / Enterprise Technology) Lead and manage enterprise Data Governance technology initiatives, including roadmap development, agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance operating models, change management, adoption, and reporting. Key technologies include Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Azure, Informatica IDMC, and Power BI. What is in it for you: • Salaried: $57-67 per hour. • Incorporated Business Rate: $68-78 per hour. • 12-month contract with possibility of extension • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week 9 am to 5 pm • Hybrid work, with 3 days per week in the office. Responsibilities: • Manage Data Governance roadmap and delivery initiatives. • Gather and document business requirements. • Create and prioritize epics, features, and user stories. • Lead agile ceremonies and coordinate delivery teams. • Engage stakeholders across business and technology groups. • Monitor project risks, dependencies, and progress. • Develop executive presentations, status reports, and business cases. • Drive governance adoption, training, and change management activities. • Track KPIs, adoption metrics, and value realization. What you will need to succeed: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. • 8+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, Data Governance, Data & Analytics, or Enterprise Technology delivery. • Strong Program/Product Management experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Business acumen should be there. • Data Governance expertise, including metadata management, data quality, lineage, data access, governance controls, and regulatory compliance. • Experience working with enterprise data platforms and technologies such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Azure, Informatica IDMC, Power BI, JIRA, and related analytics tools. • Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. • Strong executive communication, presentation, and influencing abilities. • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational leadership capabilities. • Financial services or regulated industry experience – nice to have • Experience developing governance operating models and business cases – nice to have • Certifications in Agile, Scrum, PMP, Data Governance, Cloud Technologies, or Product Management – nice to have Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted. # MFCJP00017342

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in program management, data governance, or enterprise technology delivery. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with strong expertise in agile methodologies and enterprise data platforms.