IT Product Owner - Purview

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction company is seeking an IT Product Owner to manage Microsoft Purview. You will oversee data security and governance frameworks, engage with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a caring and innovative culture that values teamwork and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Comprehensive career development

Inclusive and performance-oriented culture

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Product Owner focusing on data security or compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of data security frameworks and best practices.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations like GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the strategic vision for Microsoft Purview.
• Develop governance frameworks for data access and retention.
• Champion training and adoption of Purview across the organization.

Skills

Data security principles

Stakeholder communication

Strong analytical skills

Governance frameworks

Cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Data management platforms

Job description

What's the role?

We are looking for an IT Product Owner overseeing the end-to-end management and strategic direction of Microsoft Purview, with a key focus on data security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, compliance, and legal teams to develop and implement data governance frameworks that protect sensitive data, ensure compliance, and enable seamless data security across the organization.

What does the role involve?

Your responsibilities will include defining and executing the product roadmap, managing stakeholder requirements, overseeing user stories, and ensuring that Purview is fully optimized to meet organizational needs while adhering to security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the strategic vision for Purview, ensuring alignment with the company’s data governance, data security, and compliance goals. Own the long-term roadmap to continuously improve data security and governance practices.
• Lead the development of governance frameworks that establish and enforce policies around data access, classification, retention, and deletion. Ensure that data lifecycle management processes align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, architects, cyber defense, compliance, and legal, to understand business requirements, translate them into actionable insights, and prioritize them in the product backlog.
• Ensure regulatory requirements such as GDPR and other data protection laws are properly implemented.
• Monitor and report on data security & compliance risks and help mitigate any non-compliance issues.
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to iteratively improve the Purview solution. Drive innovation and the adoption of best practices.

Champion the training and adoption of Purview across the organization by facilitating training, creating documentation, and supporting teams as they integrate Purview into their workflows.

What you need is:

To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with everything you need so that we’re driving impact together from day one. You’ll find a stable working environment, exceptional support, learning and development, and a great team around you. Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or in a related field
• Proven 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or Platform Manager with a focus on data security, governance, or compliance, preferably within a cloud-based platform (such as Microsoft Purview, Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of data security principles, frameworks, and best practices, including data theft/leakage prevention, encryption, access control, information management and data classification.
• Strong understanding of data management platforms, particularly Microsoft Purview or similar solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders to bridge business and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data governance and security challenges, develop strategies, and prioritize solutions effectively.

Why should you apply?

We know you have plenty of choices when it comes to your career. What makes Hilti stand out is our people. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, caring and high-performing culture that embraces diversity in all its forms.

At Hilti, everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities. What truly sets you apart at Hilti is your passion for teamwork, willingness to learn and grow, and drive to make an impact.

Whether you're in finance, marketing, product development, or any other team, your work directly contributes to advancements that make construction sites safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Bring your unique perspective to a team that values what makes you you. Together, let's make construction better and build a better future for everyone, everywhere.

What do we offer?

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• A caring and performance-oriented culture.
• A recognised Great Place to Work 2025, which celebrates our commitment to a culture that values care, performance, and innovation for our greatest strength, our people.
• Competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities that ensure your success is our priority.
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