Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking a Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and execution of data governance tools and Data Products. You’ll work with engineering, data, business, and compliance teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that govern data assets.

You will lead a team of Data Product Coaches, mature best practices for Data Products, and reinforce a fail-fast, iterative delivery mindset while aligning with regulatory requirements across data privacy and governance domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5+ years in product management with data governance or enterprise tools.
• Strong technical background in databases, architectures, cloud and APIs.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and quality concepts.
• Agile delivery experience and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and roadmap for data governance tools.
• Gather requirements from data stewards, IT, compliance, and business users.
• Translate needs into engineering specs and drive end-to-end lifecycle.
• Lead Data Product Coaches and establish best practices.
• Monitor adoption, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve features.

Skills

Product management

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Databases

Cloud platforms

APIs

SQL

Data catalogs/tools

Job description

Join Mizuho as an Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead!

Position Overview

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. The Product Manager will work cross-functionally with engineering, data, business, and compliance teams to deliver world-class solutions that address complex data governance challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance Tooling Product Management

  • Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for data governance tools based on market trends, customer feedback, and business objectives.
  • Gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, including data stewards, IT teams, compliance officers, and business users.
  • 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 data governance solutions.
  • Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design to launch and ongoing enhancements.

• Data Product Enablement

  • Lead team of Data Product Coaches that will coach Business Data Product Managers in live delivery, not classroom theory.
  • 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.
  • Unblock delivery decisions in real time, in partnership with Technology and Data.

• Governance

  • 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.
  • 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 (e.g., 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.

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. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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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.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho’s 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americasoffers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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