MDM and Data Quality Specialist
Accenture
Date: 5 days ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time

Responsibilities
- Reporting into the Master Data Management Lead, the role forms part of the Integrated Program Delivery Team.
- The role is responsible for delivering, and where possible exceeding, the client’s expectations aligned to the overall Digital Transformation strategic objective.
- The Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Quality Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies to ensure the quality, consistency, and security of data across the organization.
- This role will focus on data governance, cataloguing, and master data management while also working closely with data science, data engineering, and data analytics teams to provide support on their initiatives.
- Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
- Support the implementation and management of a data cataloguing solution (e.g., Microsoft Purview) to enhance data discovery and governance.
- Define and maintain metadata management processes to improve data accessibility, lineage tracking, and business glossary development.
- Work with business users and technical teams to ensure data definitions and taxonomies are consistent across the organization.
- Support master data management (MDM) initiatives, ensuring clean, accurate, and standardized master data across systems.
- Collaborate with data stewards and other stakeholders to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Support data science, data engineering, and data analytics teams by providing governance expertise and ensuring data accessibility.
- Monitor and enforce data governance policies and compliance with requirements.
- Conduct data quality assessments and audits.
- Provide training and support to data users on data governance practices.
- Identify and mitigate data-related risks.
- Implement data quality checks, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.
- Establish and maintain data standards and best practices.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid
Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in PMIS Application, Configuration or Development works.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Project Management and Business System Development with experience supporting EPC projects or management portfolios.
- 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform, emphasizing Dataflows, Datamarts, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric components (e.g., OneLake, Data Factory, Power BI).
- Hands-on experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, Informatica).
- Experience in the implementation of these tools is a plus.
- Experienced in applying data governance policies & rules with strong knowledge of governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage tracking.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Software Engineering, Business Analyst or equivalent.
Licenses or Certifications
- Holding recognized certification in the area of specialty.
- Certifications in Data Governance, MDM, or Microsoft Purview (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals) is a strong asset.
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated experience in Data and Digital Management of large capital programs.
- Competent in managing multiple concurrent system implementation or integration projects.
- In-depth knowledge of prevailing consulting means and methods in Business Systems Configuration or Development.
- Expert understanding and experience in Project Costing, Scheduling, Earned Value Performance Metrics, and Construction or Contract Administration.
- Fundamental skills in Project Management and Construction, Project Controls, and Contractor Management processes and applications.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in Primavera Unifier, Primavera P6, and EcoSys.
- Thorough understanding of programming skills like DotNet, SQL, PL or SQL Packages, Java, and modern languages like Python, R.
- Proven capability in leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of technical Business Systems professionals.
- Adept functional acumen to support applicable solutions and goals while maintaining industry best practices.
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimal input from leadership.
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal).
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, technology-driven environment.
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, promoting innovation and overall excellence.
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