Data Governance - Development Manager

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.  By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä is on a mission to strengthen our data governance, and we've just established a brand-new Data Governance office. We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Development Manager for Data Governance to join our team in Finland either in Helsinki or Vaasa. We offer flexible hybrid work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
If you're proactive, outgoing, and solution-oriented, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!
  
What you will be doing 
 
As a Development Manager, your responsibilities will include further developing our operational model and ensuring collaboration between different business units and stakeholders in data governance. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You will be working as part of a newly formed, efficient Data Governance team with diverse expertise.
 
Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Data Governance operational model.
• Establish and maintain guidelines, policies, and templates.
• Manage data governance tooling and taxonomy.
• Ensure alignment of tools and methods across various business units and functions.
• Support data domains in developing data management activities and enhancing data quality.

 
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: 
Basic Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Data & Data Governance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Finnish and Swedish is advantageous.

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with data governance on a global scale.
• Ability to establish common working methods and align tools across different business units and functions.
• Willingness to engage deeply in deploying data governance and support data domains in achieving improved data quality.
• Provide training and coaching to the data management team and other data users.
• Support and contribute to Wärtsilä's Data Management strategy and organizational setup.
• Certification in Data Management is a plus.

We expect you to have following soft skills to be able to excel in this position 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  
Why you and us?   
  
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
  
Contact & next steps  
  
We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Henri Burmansson, Director of Data Governance, through Henri.Burmansson@Wärtsilä.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 27/03/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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