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Program Manager, Data Governance
@ MNP
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
MNP, a national accounting, tax and business advisory firm, is hiring a Program Manager, Data Governance within its Technology Solution Delivery team. The role leads the firm's data governance strategy, roadmap and initiatives, including Microsoft 365 and Purview work, stakeholder engagement and change management. The posting is hybrid and full-time, with a benefits package that includes a group pension plan with 4% matching.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the firm's data governance strategy, roadmap and priorities
- Drive governance programs on data quality, lifecycle and information protection
- Advise leadership and governance committees on risks and decisions
- Lead governance communications, change management and training
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years leading governance, program management or transformation
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing governance frameworks and policies
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 or Purview considered an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness |
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MNP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 514 |
Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.
Make an impact with our Technology – Solution Delivery team as a Program Manager, Data Governance This diverse team of tech-savvy builders and problem solvers embraces digital transformation, and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. We’re looking for team members who have a strong sense of ownership and drive, and who thrive on delivering high-quality solutions that are redefining the way MNP does business.
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, execution, and continuous evolution of the Firm's Data Governance strategy, roadmap, and priorities
- Drive governance initiatives and programs that strengthen data quality, ownership, lifecycle management, information protection, and AI readiness
- Provide recommendations to leadership and governance committees on emerging risks, opportunities, and governance decisions
- Establish success measures, monitor program outcomes, and manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across multiple initiatives
- Build strong partnerships across Service Lines, Regions, Resource Groups, IT, and business stakeholders to align governance practices with organizational objectives
- Act as a trusted advisor, influencing the adoption of sustainable data governance practices while balancing business needs and operational realities
- Collaborate with technical teams to support governance initiatives involving Microsoft 365, Purview, data classification, retention, reporting, and information management solutions
- Translate business requirements into actionable governance solutions and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Lead governance communications, stakeholder engagement, change management, and training initiatives to drive awareness and adoption
- Maintain governance documentation, policies, records, and reporting to support oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement
Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience leading governance, program management, business transformation, or strategic initiatives in a complex organization
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and build consensus across business and technical teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations
- Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, processes, or operating models
- Familiarity with data governance, information management, privacy, compliance, or information protection practices
- Experience supporting change management, communications, training, and adoption initiatives
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, or similar governance and information management technologies is considered an asset
MyRewards@MNP
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
Diversity@MNP
We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!
Future/Current Opportunity: Current
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