Senior Data Governance Specialist

Job Overview

The Senior Data Governance Specialist is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of the organization's enterprise data governance framework. This role ensures that data assets are managed as strategic corporate resources, maintaining high standards of quality, integrity, and security. The successful candidate will align data management practices with business objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:

• Advise and maintain enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Define, develop and train roles such as Data Owners and Data Stewards to ensure clear accountability.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure adherence to global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and oversee data classification and sensitivity labeling.
• Act as a liaison between technical IT teams and business units to resolve data-related conflicts and promote data literacy across the organization.
• Recommend and implement measures to mitigate data risks and establish governance controls for oversight.
• Works with senior leadership to identify and partner with data domain experts to document data assets, research and develop remediation strategies aimed at improving data quality and security
• Manage and support Committee meetings focused on Data Governance and Security
• Respond, evaluate, analyze, advise, and support inquiries and investigations as needed
• Assist in audits and assessments related to data privacy and security
• Promote a culture of data security awareness within the organization
• Translate requests from stakeholders into actionable reports
• Manage tickets and assist stakeholders when needed
• Manage technical policies within Cybersecurity Tooling supporting Data Governance and URL Filtering.
• Ensure Control Reviews around security tooling are completed timely and evidenced accurately.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience in conducting corporate investigations or Cybersecurity investigations
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Experience with data security systems such as Microsoft Purview and or Netskope
• Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%
• Excellent skills in organization, active listening, and detail-orientation.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.