Job Description
TenneT is growing to achieve its strategic goals: We're tackling the transformation of the energy supply. We're driving the energy transition! Join us – with a job that truly makes a difference! We're looking for a passionate Data Governance Specialist (m/f/d) at our Bayreuth or Lehrte location near Hanover – perhaps that's you?
Your contribution to TenneT
- You actively drive the introduction and implementation of standardized data processes and ensure their alignment with governance requirements.
- As a functional specialist for data governance tools, you will support the introduction , further development and application of the data governance framework.
- You will support data stewards in applying methods related to metadata, business glossaries, and data quality management.
- In addition, you will conduct data quality and compliance checks , support data analysis, and track measures for continuous improvement.
- You will communicate the principles of data governance organization-wide and embed standards and guidelines in daily practice.
Your profile
- You have a completed degree in information management, business administration, or a comparable qualification.
- You have several years of practical experience in the field of data governance and data management and ideally have already worked with data governance tools.
- You bring experience in analyzing governance structures and in identifying gaps and optimization potential .
- Your expertise in communicating data governance topics to technical teams, specialist departments, and management stakeholders in a way that is tailored to the target audience sets you apart.
- Excellent German and good English skills complete your profile.
Our recruiting process
Our benefits
flexibility
We are family-friendly and down-to-earth.
- With us, people are the focus : Through our external partners, you receive support services for different phases of life - for example, regarding childcare, household services, or caregiving and career.
- A 37-hour week with flexible working hours, flexitime account, home office option and 30 days of vacation per year (plus days off on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve) allows for individual work arrangements.
Attractive salary & benefits
Attractive salary & benefits
- Attractive compensation : The salary is based on a collective agreement and includes a Christmas bonus, 14th month salary, various bonus payments, employee savings plan and company pension scheme.
- A company bike in a salary conversion model can be used as an alternative to commuting to work and as a measure for health promotion.
Physical
and mental health &
personal development
and mental health &
personal development
Health - Your foundation
- Recharge your energy, promote your health – not with empty words, but with concrete benefits: You can expect a variety of courses offered within the company, cost sharing for sports facilities, counselling services and health checks by company doctors on site.
- Our company restaurants contribute to a healthy and varied diet.
Modern
working environment
working environment
Modern working environment
- Campus-style work environment : Modern equipment and ergonomic workstations, as well as an open-office concept, facilitate cross-team collaboration on site.
- To ensure a healthy working environment even when working from home , we will contribute financially to your office equipment.
Our challenges
The Digital & Organizational Transformation unit develops and drives TenneT's digital transformation strategy and roadmap, managing the portfolio and ensuring sustainable implementation. It leads lighthouse projects using AI and emerging technologies, establishes central data governance, and scouts innovation trends. The unit governs quality and business process excellence through integrated management systems and develops process management capabilities. It steers organizational performance, supports business transformation, and fosters a transformation culture focused on data, innovation, process mindset, and customer/employee centricity.
Additional Information
- As soon as possible
- The weekly working hours are 37 hours.
- The position is permanent.
- This position requires a willingness to travel approximately 2-3 days per month, depending on the requirements.
The position may be taken offline prematurely, so don't hesitate!
Remuneration
€91,500 - €108,500
IDE, AI and more about TenneT
As a signatory of the Diversity Charter, we at TenneT are convinced that we can only drive the energy transition forward innovatively with diverse perspectives and experiences. We therefore welcome all applicants – regardless of gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, or age. TenneT aims to increase the proportion of women in positions where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. We also welcome applications from people without German citizenship.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you already indicate your (severe) disability in your application, we will forward your application to our representative for severely disabled employees so that they can monitor your application in accordance with Section 178 of the German Social Code, Book IX (SGB IX).
Since we use AI in our recruiting process, we want to be transparent and clear about this. The AI serves solely as a supportive and advisory tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. No automated decisions are made at any point.
TenneT is a leading European transmission system operator. We are committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition – for a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build, and operate a high-voltage and extra-high-voltage grid spanning over 25,000 kilometers in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and with our 17 interconnectors to neighboring countries, we enable the European energy market. With revenues of €9.2 billion and total assets of €45 billion, we are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, both onshore and offshore. Every day, our 8,300 employees give their best and, in line with our values of responsibility, courage, and interconnectedness, ensure that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.Lighting the way ahead together
Recruiter
Kseniya Verkhovod
Recruiter
Kseniya.Verkhovod@tennet.eu
People
Advisory 1
About TenneT TSO GmbH
TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 26,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. With a turnover of 9.1 billion euros and total assets of 55 billion euros, we are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, both onshore and offshore. Every day our 10.836 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people. Lighting the way ahead together