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Raise

Program Manager – Data Strategy & Enablement

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Freelance

23-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Data Governance Resource Allocation Change Management Problem-solving Attention to detail Architecture power bi Azure Project Management Cost Management Analytics Strategic Planning Databricks

Job Specifications

Duration: 7 months- Potential for this contract to be extended

Office Location: Toronto- Hybrid, every Tuesday 2nd of Friday

Interview Process: 1 in person and 2 virtual interviews

What project will this contractor be working on? Multiple projects

Selling points of the positions: high visibility fast paced project

Line of Business: Cyber Delivery and Operations

Best vs average candidate: Proven experience with delivery of data strategy in cyber and data analytics, someone with data implementation and cyber experience.

Position Overview

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to develop a comprehensive data strategy that consolidates multiple data repositories, analytic tools, and processes. The role will drive the transformation towards a unified approach to data management, data enablement and analytics within Cyber Third Party, Resilience and Fusion (CTPR).

Key Responsibilities

Develop, document, and deliver the (CTPR) data strategy and data enablement, including detailed project plans, roadmaps, and recommendations.

Hands-on with “pen on paper” to draft and deliver data strategy and enablement.

Coordinate project activities across various teams and stakeholders including status updates and presentations tailored to both technical and business audiences.

Consult with users, management, vendors, architects, engineers, and enterprise data teams to assess data analytics needs and functional requirements.

Lead interviews and workshops to capture business and technical needs, document interview summaries and requirements matrices.

Clearly document current and future state (i.e. processes, data flow, tools, architecture).

Engage with department heads and other leaders to solicit cooperation and resolve issues.

Lead the development of an operating model and participate in staffing decisions for data-related initiatives.

Evaluate solution proposals from technology partners and vendors to assess project feasibility and alignment with strategic objectives.

Must have skills:

1. Experience as Program Manager - 10+ years

2. Experience with Data strategy and implementation

3. Experience with Cyber Security

4. Technical expertise in Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Azure, Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake, security graph theory and related technologies.

5. Proven experience designing and implementing data strategy programs and projects.

6. Strong knowledge of data governance, architecture, tools, and enablement.

7. Adept at translating complex data concepts into actionable plans and clear documentation

8. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for maximizing the effective development of data strategy and enablement.

9. Proven Change management skills related to programs and transitions to business as usual

10. Understanding of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Nice to have:

1. Advanced certifications in program or project management, data management, or cyber security.

2. Banking experience

3. Experience with large-scale data consolidation and analytics initiatives in financial services or cyber security environments.

Soft Skills:

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams

About the Company

Raise is the newest iteration of the Ian Martin Group--a leading staffing firm that's been connecting people in meaningful work for 65 years. Today, Raise is branching out to engage even more exceptional candidates and provide them with diverse and meaningful job opportunities across North America--in addition to our traditional business in technical fields such as engineering and IT, we're expanding our openings to include jobs in customer service, manufacturing and light industrial, to name some. As we continue to gr... Know more