Data Management Lead Job at Scatec ASA

Why this role matters

• As the Data Management Lead you will implement and maintain enterprise-wide data governance, quality, and management practices across Scatec globally.
• This role will ensure that data is treated as a trusted, reliable corporate asset across all global teams and operations — serving as a single source of truth that enables both regulatory compliance and data-driven decision making.

What you'll be doing

• Implement and maintain enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and a data catalogue in line with Digital & IT practices.
• Support the establishment of data ownership and accountability across business units, including governance of master data domains.
• Identify data quality risks and lead clean-up and remediation initiatives to ensure data is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Drive data standardization across the organization — including naming conventions, taxonomies, and data classification — and maintain data lineage to ensure data is traceable across systems.
• Oversee data lifecycle management, including retention, archival, and secure disposal of data in line with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and the Data Platform team on data standards, architecture decisions, and system implementations.
• Support the data readiness roadmap for AI, working with the Data Analytics & AI team to ensure data is well-governed and fit for purpose.

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing
• Ability to drive cultural change and build data literacy across a global organisation

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science or Business Administration
• Advanced Degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) preferred
• Proven experience (5+ years) in data management, data governance, or a closely related function
• Track record of designing and implementing data governance frameworks in complex, multi-country organizations
• Background in Master Data Management (MDM) and data lifecycle management
• Experience in the renewables or energy sector is an advantage