Data Management & Governance Specialist (m/w/d)

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a Data Management & Governance Specialist for the Center of Excellence of Global Digital Data Arch & Engineering.

Main responsibilities

• Support the rollout and adoption of EDP's data governance and data quality practices across business domains and federated Data & AI teams.
• Helping ensure that critical data is clearly owned, well-defined, documented, monitored, and continuously improved.
• The role focuses on applying governance standards, defining and tracking data quality controls, supporting glossary and catalogue adoption, measuring adherence to policies, coordinating remediation actions, and enabling teams to improve trust in data used for analytics, AI, reporting, and operational decisions.

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, systems engineering, business management, or related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory). Good written and spoken Spanish (plus)
• At least 3 years' specific experience in data management projects.
• Experience of working in a data office, data governance or data quality role.
• Experience of data quality definition, implementation, monitoring and remediation.
• Experience of Data & AI governance glossaries, data dictionaries, data catalogues in reference Data Governance Tools (e.g. Purview).
• Experience of designing and/or implementing Data & AI policies and standards, and measuring adherence.
• We value:
  • Experience designing and implementing analytical data systems, as a data engineer.
  • Microsoft/Azure ecosystem experience.
  • Databricks platform experience.
  • Knowledge on the implementation of data pipelines and related technologies such as SQL, Databricks or Data Factory.
  • Microsoft/Azure Databricks certifications.
  • Databricks certifications.
  • DAMA certification.
  • Utilities business awareness/business domain knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of data management, data governance, and data quality best practices.
• Knowledge on visualization tools (e.g. PBI).
• Excellent analytic and structuring capability.
• Proactive, autonomy, strong sense of responsibility and resilience.
• Strong value realization, collaboration, communication, negotiation, influence and strategic vision.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
• Experience of maintaining information and documentation using collaboration tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
• Experience of working in a complex global organization.
• Able to work in a multi-project environment.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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