Data Governance Lead

Hydro; Norge (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Autonomy

Career growth

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovation culture

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive global data governance and establish trusted data foundations for analytics and AI across the organization. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define ownership, governance practices, and high-quality data that enable value creation, compliance, and innovation.

The role offers autonomy in an international environment, opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration, and a chance to shape

Qualifications

• Experience with data governance, data management, analytics, or management consulting.
• Experience across complex organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement Hydro's data governance framework, policies, and operating model.
• Develop governance standards and processes ensuring data accessibility, security, and quality.
• Support Hydro's Data & Analytics strategy by enabling trusted data for analytics, AI, and digital capabilities.
• Facilitate the Data Governance Council and collaborate with business, IT, legal, compliance, and digital teams.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytics understanding

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Are you passionate about turning data into a strategic asset and enabling responsible AI adoption? Hydro is looking for a Data Governance Lead to drive our global data governance agenda and establish the foundations for trusted data, analytics, and AI across the organization.

In this role, you will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure clear data ownership, strong governance practices, and high-quality data that support value creation, compliance, and innovation across Hydro.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to shape Hydro's global data governance capabilities and support responsible AI adoption.
• A key role in enabling data-driven decision-making, analytics, and digital transformation.
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility in an international environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, strategic impact, and broad stakeholder exposure.
• A culture that encourages innovation, learning, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you will be doing

• Data governance leadership: Establish and implement Hydro's data governance framework, policies, and operating model. Define decision rights, data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and accountability across the organization.
• Data quality, compliance & risk management: Develop governance standards and processes that ensure data is accessible, secure, and of high quality throughout its lifecycle. Support compliance with relevant regulations and internal requirements.
• Data strategy & AI enablement: Support Hydro's Data & Analytics strategy by enabling trusted data for analytics, AI, and emerging digital capabilities. Promote responsible AI practices and help drive business value through well-governed data.
• Stakeholder management & capability building: Facilitate the Data Governance Council and collaborate with business, IT, legal, compliance, and digital teams. Promote governance best practices and strengthen data management capabilities across Hydro.

What will make you successful?

• Education: A relevant higher degree within Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM disciplines, or similar.
• Professional experience: Experience with data governance, data management, analytics, digital transformation, or management consulting. Experience working across complex organizations is highly valued.
• Data & AI expertise: Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, data platforms, and analytics. Experience supporting AI or advanced analytics initiatives is an advantage.
• Communication & relationships: You are a strong communicator who can engage stakeholders across business and technology functions. Excellent English skills are required, while Norwegian is an advantage.
• Leadership & execution: Structured, proactive, and comfortable driving initiatives across multiple stakeholders. Able to translate governance principles into practical ways of working that create business value

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring Manager
Csaba Boros, VP Enterprise Architecture

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Recruiter

Julia Agathe Vetlesen, HR Specialist

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