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

• Advises and maintains enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Defines, develops, and trains roles such as Data Owners and Data Stewards to ensure clear accountability.
• Collaborates with various departments to ensure adherence to global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and oversees data classification and sensitivity labeling.
• Acts as a liaison between technical IT teams and business units to resolve data-related conflicts and promote data literacy across the organization.
• Recommends and implements measures to mitigate data risks and establishes 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.
• Manages and supports Committee meetings focused on Data Governance and Security.
• Responds, evaluates, analyzes, advises, and supports inquiries and investigations as needed.
• Assists in audits and assessments related to data privacy and security.
• Promotes a culture of data security awareness within the organization.
• Translates requests from stakeholders into actionable reports.
• Manages tickets and assists stakeholders when needed.
• Manages technical policies within Cybersecurity Tooling supporting Data Governance and URL Filtering.
• Safeguards 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

About Hubbell

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) and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES).

Company Information

• Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate, and control energy across utility applications.
• 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 are our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent processes, tools, and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.