Lead, Data Governance

Digital Customer Offering (DCO) is a business function within Fortum Consumer Solutions, where business and technology come together. At DCO, we create superior digital offerings and experiences for our 2,4 million consumer and enterprise customers. We innovate and find new ways to digitalize our offerings and processes. We collaborate closely with our stakeholders and external partners. Through cross-functional collaboration, agility and sustainability focus, we strive to make our customers’ increasingly digital lives easier with our services. We serve clients in the Nordics as well as Poland and Spain.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our Secure Operations & Data Solutions team! This role involves managing and overseeing an organization’s data governance strategy. As a data governance lead, you will be a essential member of the whole organization. Our team is committed to pursuing innovation and improvements through increased use of data. United by our passion for technology, curiosity about user experience, and dedication to excellence, we are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm. 

In this role, you will:  

• Develop and articulate the organization’s data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap. 

• Define data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs). 

• Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability 

• Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures. 

• Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices. 

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. 

• Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms. 

• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes. 

• Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. 

To excel in this role, you are expected to be:  

• A bachelor's or master's degree holder in computer science, business administration, or another relevant area. 

• Experienced with at least one year of relevant experience in IT. 

• Preferably having a good understanding of the business/industry. 

• Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles. 

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security. 

• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment 

We are excited to hire an individual who is passionate about technical architecture and eager to contribute to our innovative team. If you share our enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you! 

Ready to Join Us? 

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Submit your application by 19.03.2025 at the latest. We work with an ongoing selection and the job ad might be closed before the final application date. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the position, feel free to reach out to Durga Paineni via email at durga.paineni@fortum.com. We're here to help and look forward to hearing from you! 

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com