Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead to define the strategy, roadmap, and execution for data governance tools and Data Products.

You will lead a team of Data Product Coaches, drive best practices for data contracts, consumer alignment, and reuse patterns while ensuring compliance with GDPR/CCPA and secure, scalable solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of product management experience, preferably with data governance, data management, or enterprise software tools.
• Strong technical background with familiarity in databases, data architectures, cloud platforms, and API integrations.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality concepts.
• Proven track record of delivering successful products in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries or with compliance‑driven products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance Tooling Product Management: define vision and roadmap; translate business and regulatory needs into technical specs; collaborate with engineering, design, and QA; manage end-to-end lifecycle.
• Data Product Enablement Lead: lead Data Product Coaches; establish best practices; reinforce product mindset and iterative delivery; apply Data Product Framework with Tech and Data.
• Governance Monitor: track performance, adoption, and feedback; ensure compliance with GDPR/CCPA; develop training and support materials.

Skills

Data governance

Product management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Securiti.ai

Anomalo

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Talend

Job description

Join Mizuho as an Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead! We are seeking a skilled and driven Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our data governance tools, Data Products and Enablement. This role is ideal for someone passionate about enabling organizations to manage, protect, and leverage their data assets effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance Tooling Product Management: define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for data governance tools, gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, translate business needs and regulatory requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams, collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable, and secure solutions, and oversee the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from ideation and design to launch and ongoing enhancements.
• Data Product Enablement Lead: lead a team of Data Product Coaches that coach Business Data Product Managers in live delivery, establish and mature best practices for the development of Data Products, reinforce product mindset, fail‑fast execution and iterative delivery, guide and mature the application of the Data Product Framework (data contracts, consumer alignment, and reuse patterns), and unblock delivery decisions in real time in partnership with Technology and Data.
• Governance Monitor: monitor product performance, user adoption, and feedback to iterate and improve features, stay up to date with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and ensure product compliance, advocate for data governance best practices internally and externally, and develop training materials and support documentation to enable customer success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in product management, preferably with data governance, data management, or enterprise software tools.
• Strong technical background with familiarity in databases, data architectures, cloud platforms, and API integrations.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality concepts.
• Proven track record of delivering successful products in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries or with compliance‑driven products is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with data governance tools such as Securiti.ai, Anomalo, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, Databricks, Oracle, SQL.
• Project management certification (PMP, Scrum, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

The expected base salary ranges from $165k‑$200k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in‑office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

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