Global Data Governance Lead for Trusted AI & Analytics

Norsk Hydro; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive global data governance and establish trusted data foundations for analytics and AI. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure clear ownership, strong governance, and high-quality data supporting value creation and compliance.

The role offers autonomy in an international setting, with opportunities to shape governance practices and drive digital transformation across Hydro.

Qualifications

• Education: A relevant higher degree within Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM or similar.
• Professional experience: Experience with data governance, data management, analytics, digital transformation, or management consulting. Experience across complex organizations is valued.
• Data & AI expertise: Understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, data platforms, and analytics. Experience supporting AI or advanced analytics is an advantage.
• Communication & relationships: Excellent English skills; Norwegian is an advantage.
• Leadership & execution: Structured, proactive and able to drive initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Data governance leadership: Establish and implement Hydro's data governance framework, policies, and operating model.
• Data quality, compliance & risk management: Develop governance standards ensuring data accessibility, security and quality throughout its lifecycle.
• Data strategy & AI enablement: Support Data & Analytics strategy by enabling trusted data for analytics, AI and digital capabilities.
• Stakeholder management & capability building: Lead Data Governance Council and collaborate across business, IT, legal, compliance and digital teams.

Skills

Data governance leadership

Data quality & risk management

Data strategy & AI enablement

Stakeholder management

Communication & relationships

Leadership & execution

Education

Higher degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM

Job description

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive global data governance and establish trusted data foundations for analytics and AI. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure clear ownership, strong governance, and high-quality data supporting value creation and compliance.

The role offers autonomy in an international setting, with opportunities to shape governance practices and drive digital transformation across Hydro.