System Manager - Data Solutions

Statkraft1; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Statkraft is seeking a System Manager Data Solutions to connect business, engineering, security, operations and vendors, translating evolving data and AI needs into coordinated priorities and improvements. You will help deliver trusted data and AI capabilities that enable analytics and value creation at scale across Statkraft's platforms.

You will work with Atlan, Statkraft's data catalogue and governance platform, and Microsoft Fabric to support data engineering, warehousing, real-time

Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud platforms and services in critical IT environments.
• Knowledge of data engineering, data governance and metadata management.
• Ability to translate business and engineering needs into platform requirements with balance of governance and usability.
• Experience with IT service management incl. ITIL, ServiceNow, incident/problem/change management, monitoring and testing.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python and APIs; understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities

• Manage Atlan, Statkraft's data catalogue and governance platform.
• Manage Microsoft Fabric, a cloud analytics platform for data engineering, warehousing and real-time analytics.
• Collaborate with teams across TDD and business to understand needs and implement changes.
• Ensure ITIL and information management requirements and policies are followed.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships through dialogue and contract follow-up.

Skills

Cloud platforms management

Data governance

Metadata management

SQL

Python

APIs

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Tools

Atlan

Microsoft Fabric

ServiceNow

Job description

In the Software Engineering Excellence (TDD) unit, we are passionate about building great software and empowering digital innovation at scale. Our teams work across software engineering, platform engineering, data services and technical excellence, collaborating with business and technology experts throughout Statkraft. Together, we develop the digital products and platforms that help drive the energy transition while creating lasting value for one of Europe's leading renewable energy companies.

The Platform Excellence (TDDP) team develops and manages platforms used across Statkraft, combining in-house developed and third-party components. As System Manager Data Solutions, you will connect business, engineering, security, operations and vendors, translating evolving data and AI needs into coordinated priorities and improvements. Through this work, you will help deliver trusted data and AI capabilities that enable analytics, AI and value creation at scale.

You will

• Manage Atlan, Statkraft's data catalogue and governance platform for discovering, understanding, governing and managing data.
• Manage Microsoft Fabric, an end-to-end cloud analytics platform supporting data engineering, integration, warehousing, real-time analytics, data science and business intelligence.
• Work closely with other teams across TDD and the business to understand their needs, support solution design and implement changes in line with agreed plans.
• Ensure internal IT, ITIL and information management requirements and policies are followed.
• Build and maintain effective vendor relationships through regular dialogue, commercial discussions and contract follow-up.

We are looking for someone with experience managing cloud platforms or other business-critical IT systems, who can connect technical, operational and business needs.

• Experience managing cloud platforms, cloud services or other business-critical IT systems, with an understanding of data and analytics platforms and their lifecycle.
• Knowledge of data engineering, data governance and metadata management, including data pipelines and data quality practices.
• Experience translating business and developer needs into platform requirements and improvements, balancing usability, governance, reliability and competing priorities.
• Experience with IT service management, including ITIL, ServiceNow, incident, problem and change management, as well as monitoring, operational dashboards and integration testing.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python and APIs, with an understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure as code and deployment processes.
• Experience working with technology vendors and service providers, including contracts, licences, service levels, platform roadmaps and cost management.
• Ability to collaborate and build alignment across business, engineering, security and operations, while working independently when needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are important for the role, while Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

At Statkraft, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes (non-exclusive):

• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say "My work is contributing to saving the planet"
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work life balance principles
• A focus on fun outside of work, supported by various activity groups such as soccer, yoga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more
• Being part of a company proudly certified as a 'Great Place to Work'

Our vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we're a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Application Deadline: 22nd of November