Data Governance Specialist 80 - 100%

We are looking for a Data Governance Specialist (f/m/d) to join our team at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will play a key part in building and maintaining robust data governance frameworks that ensure data quality, compliance, and accessibility. Your work will enable reliable, data-driven decision-making across the organization, with a strong focus on our SAP and Databricks ecosystems.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the Data Catalog Service: Own the full lifecycle of the Data Catalog, aligning strategy and operations with the Hitachi Energy Data Supermarket vision to deliver self-service, trusted, and governed data products across all business units
• Drive Adoption & Learning: Design onboarding, training, and support programs to empower employees to "learn by doing" with catalog, data lineage, and quality tools (e.g., Erwin DI/DQ)
• Integrate & Automate Data Platforms: Ensure seamless integration of the Data Catalog with SAP, Data Lake, Azure, Databricks, and other platforms, leveraging automation for high-quality, AI-ready data products
• Foster a Data Community: Collaborate with data owners and users to define metadata standards, build best practices, and nurture a vibrant community of data champions
• Monitor & Improve Service: Track performance, user satisfaction, and adoption; continuously enhance catalog features and evangelize the Hitachi Energy Data Supermarket vision

• Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field; 3+ years in service management or data governance; hands-on experience with enterprise Data Catalog solutions (preferably Erwin DI/DQ, QUEST, Collibra, Alation, Azure Purview, Informatica); strong understanding of metadata, data lineage, and governance frameworks; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred: Experience with hybrid cloud integration; knowledge of data privacy and compliance (GDPR, EU Data Act); relevant certifications (ITIL, DAMA, DCAM); familiarity with automation/CI-CD workflows; community-building experience

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the entire value chain. Our mission is to power good for a sustainable energy future, and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.