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HITACHI ENERGY

Data Governances Specialist (f/m/d)

Zürich, ZH, CH

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Senior Level

19 days ago

About the Job

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0093197

Date Posted:

2025-06-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 

At Hitachi Energy, we are building a future-ready data ecosystem. As a Data Governance Specialist, you will be a key enabler in shaping and operationalizing our enterprise-wide data governance framework. You will focus on the implementation and evolution of our Data Catalog, Metadata Management, and Data Compliance initiatives—ensuring our data assets are trusted, discoverable, and aligned with business value. 
This role is ideal for early-career professionals with a “can-do” mindset and a passion for making things happen. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment that values curiosity, ownership, and ethical leadership. 

 

How you’ll make an impact

Data Catalog Compliance & Implementation “learning by doing“ 

  • Define and maintain the roadmap for the Enterprise Data Catalog and Data Supermarket

  • Configure and execute deployment of cataloging tools (e.g., metadata management, lineage, glossary)

  • Ensure alignment with DAMA-DMBOK principles
     

Governance Framework Execution

  • Collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards, and Custodians to define and enforce data policies, standards, and RACI mode

  • Support the Data Governance Council and contribute to the development of governance artifacts (e.g., roles, regulations, KPIs)
     

Data Quality & Stewardship

  • Partner with domain experts to drive data profiling, cleansing, and validation initiatives

  • Monitor data quality metrics and support remediation efforts across domains
     

Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement 

  • Provide training and support to business users on catalog usage and governance practices

  • Act as a liaison between business and IT to ensure data needs are met and governance is embedded in operations 
     

Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

  • Stay current with industry trends and tool capabilities (e.g., Databricks, SAP MDG)

  • Propose enhancements to governance processes and tooling based on user feedback and analytics

Your background 

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Data Science, Business Informatics, or related field

  • 1–3 years of experience in data governance, data management, or analytics roles

  • Familiarity with DAMA DMBOK2 framework and data governance tools (e.g. SAP MDG, Data Sphere, Business Warehouse, Data Intelligence, Informatica ETL, )

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across business and technical teams.

  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to learn—ready to “make it happen.” 

  • Autonomy and ambiguity management capacities are competitive advantages

  • Complete the preference for a candidate, new technology focus, next stop learning and embracing the challenge attitude

  • CDMP certifications preference attribute
     

More about us 

When joining us you may expect:

  • A purpose-driven role in a global energy leader committed to sustainability and digital transformation

  • Mentorship and development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive team. a initiatives and cutting-edge technologies

  • A culture that values integrity, curiosity, and collaboration—aligned with Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars: 

  • Lead with Purpose 

  • Opportunity to create customer value 

  • Drive Results 

  • Build Collaboration 

  • Develop Self & Others 

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

About the Company

HITACHI ENERGY Logo

HITACHI ENERGY

Zürich, Switzerland

5000 +

<p>Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.</p>

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