Senior Datamanagement Specialist

The energy transition demands smart, decisive professionals. Within the Data & Analytics team, we ensure that data is discoverable, accessible, interoperable, and (re)usable, and we translate this data into data-driven solutions so that the Netherlands can continue to count on a reliable electricity grid tomorrow. In short, professional data management is an essential prerequisite within TenneT. Will you contribute to this as a Senior Data Management Specialist?

How will you keep the Netherlands powered?

As a Senior Data Management Specialist, you will help to structurally improve and sustainably organize expertise. You will ensure that data is not only available but also well managed throughout its entire lifecycle. You will work at the intersection of business, data, and technology.

You are not an advisor who stops at a policy document or framework. You translate strategy, principles, and best practices into concrete implementations and working solutions.

You will help set up roles, processes, and standards and ensure that they are actually applied.

Together with business stakeholders (e.g., data stewards and data owners) and your team of product owners, data scientists, and data/DevOps engineers, you will build sustainable data management capabilities that contribute to reliable decision-making, more efficient processes, and a future-proof data organization.

As a Senior Data Management Specialist, you will play a key role in designing a future-proof data foundation. You will ensure that data, information products, and digital solutions can be developed and used in a consistent, scalable, and controlled manner.

You will combine expertise in data management with strong knowledge of data architecture, integration, and interoperability. You will translate enterprise standards into practical solutions and ensure that data across systems, domains, and value chains becomes reliable, understandable, and reusable. From that expertise, you will help teams, departments, and domains improve the way data is managed, used, and protected. You understand the coherence between the different data management disciplines, but can simultaneously realize concrete improvements independently within your area of expertise.

You will take responsibility for developing standards, conducting assessments, guiding implementations, and realizing improvement trajectories. Senior specialists also fulfill a more guiding role in policy, capability development, and knowledge building within the organization.

You will be working within the Data & Analytics Assets team.

The focus of this position is on data architecture, interoperability, and the design of sustainable data management solutions, and you will be responsible for, among other things:

• The design and realization of data and information architectures that enable reliable data exchange between systems, platforms, and chains.
• The development and implementation of standards for data models, master and metadata, integration patterns, and information exchange.
• Defining frameworks for relevant DAMA DMBOK elements.
• The development of data models, integration patterns, mappings, and data processing agreements (DPA).
• Increasing the maturity of data management by structurally anchoring governance, ownership, and quality.
• Guiding implementations and ensuring adoption within business and IT teams.
• Conducting maturity assessments and realizing improvement initiatives.
• Assessing data solutions on aspects such as architecture, quality, lineage, and security.
• Collaborating with business, architecture, data/DevOps engineering, and data scientists for scalable and future-proof realization.

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to an effective and future-proof project organization. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission.

Therefore, we require from you:

• A completed university degree (WO), preferably in Computer Science, Data Management, Information Management, or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Integration, or a comparable field.
• Thorough knowledge of the DAMA-DMBOK principles and the most important data management disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing data management capabilities within complex organizations.
• Extensive experience with data modeling, meta and master data, data quality, and data integration.
• Knowledge of integration concepts such as APIs, source-to-target mappings, and transformation rules.
• Experience in developing standards, guiding organization-wide implementations, and coaching colleagues.
• Experience with modern Data & Analytics platforms and cloud-based data environments.
• The ability to translate business needs into practical data management solutions and implementations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to establish connections between business, data, and technology.
• Excellent communication skills and experience with stakeholder management in complex environments.
• You are a professional who can think strategically and enjoys achieving results.
• Professional command of the Dutch and English languages.

To truly make a difference in this role, you will recognize yourself in the following competencies:

• Quality of Decisions: You can evaluate different solution directions, weigh risks, and make substantiated choices that contribute to sustainable results.
• Organizational Awareness: You understand the interests of different stakeholders and know how to effectively connect business, data, and technology.
• Persuasiveness: You can explain complex issues understandably and create support for changes and improvement initiatives.
• Ownership: You take responsibility for the successful realization of Data Management capabilities and actively steer towards results, adoption, and continuous improvement.

Why this role is unique:

• Many organizations focus primarily on data management from a governance perspective. In this role, the emphasis is on realizing effective data exchange, consistent data models, and interoperable solutions that enable collaboration between systems, teams, and chains.
• You will make a direct contribution to the energy transition and a reliable energy supply for the Netherlands.
• You will be given the space to make an organization-wide impact on how data is managed and used.
• You will have ample opportunities to further develop yourself within the broad field of data management.

This role falls within the function profile of Data & Documentation Management Advisor, so that it is clear for both you and TenneT which responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities are associated with this position.

Flexibility

Work and private life in balance, in a way that suits you. At TenneT, you get the space to work flexibly, both in terms of working hours and work location. Whether you work from home, are at the office, or temporarily need a different work-life balance: we are happy to think along with you. This way, you create the balance needed to be sustainably successful.

Payment & More

Good performance deserves excellent appreciation. That is why we offer an attractive employment conditions package, including a permanent contract upon hiring, a generous number of leave days, a strong pension scheme, and additional financial benefits such as an end-of-year bonus. This allows you to build your future with confidence.

Wellness Balance & Personal Growth

Your health is the foundation for sustainable energy, and for your success. That is why we actively invest in your physical and mental well-being. With our Always Energy program, contributions for sports and healthcare, and attention to vitality, we help you stay fit, energetic, and resilient.

Technology & Innovation

Working in an environment that inspires and connects. From our headquarters on the edge of the Mariëndaal estate to modern workplaces at our locations: you will find space everywhere to collaborate, meet, focus, and bring ideas to life. After all, a pleasant working day starts with an inspiring work environment.

Digital & Technology Transformation (DTT) is the digital backbone of TenneT. This division makes smart use of data, technology, and AI to optimally utilize the grid and strengthen decision-making.

DTT provides integrated and secure digital, technology, and data services that contribute to efficiency, innovation, safety, and compliance. The division supports business processes and workplaces with IT, develops data and integration platforms, and manages the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. In this way, DTT accelerates TenneT's transformation into a digital TSO.

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. With us, you get the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central. We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas.

We offer you:

• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in scale 9: €4,816 to €9,472 gross per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% end-of-year bonus.
• A solid pension through ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 days of leave per year.
• Hybrid working, including a travel allowance, internet, and a home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution for a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time employment, unless stated otherwise.

TenneT conducts a VOG (Certificate of Conduct) and UVO (Declaration of No Objection) screening for this position.

Do you have questions about the recruitment process? Please contact Judith Segura - van Bruggen (Corporate Recruiter) via [email protected].

Do you have questions about the role? Please contact Annemarie de Beer (Manager IT) via [email protected].

Application is exclusively possible via the application form. We cannot process emails with CVs.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated and therefore will not be considered.

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