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Data Enabler, Spezialist/in Data Governance

Full time Data Engineering Big Data Data Management Data Governance

Job Description

Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich

Data Enabler, Spezialist/in Data Governance 80 - 100%

According to the resolution on the introduction of cantonal data governance (RRB No. 444/2026), data is to be managed systematically and its quality, availability, and use are to be further developed in a targeted manner. This will enable the canton to create the foundation for data-driven decisions, the multiple use of data, and the responsible application of new technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
As the cantonal "Data Competence Center," the Statistical Office coordinates data governance within the Zurich cantonal administration. It supports the directorates and the State Chancellery with expert advice and central services for the further development of cantonal data maturity.
As part of this competence center, you will help build the infrastructure through which the Canton of Zurich will systematically manage its data for the first time.
We are seeking a
Data Enabler, Data Governance Specialist (80–100%) to start in September 2026 or by agreement.

Your tasks

  • You advise data owners and data stewards on data management issues.
  • You design training and empowerment programs that strengthen data literacy and foster a vibrant data culture. You support organizational units in implementing data governance guidelines and in their data projects.
  • You support the organizational units in mapping their data landscape in the data catalog, thereby creating the basis for its targeted further development.
  • You contribute your practical experience to the further development of standards, methods and tools for data governance.

Your profile

  • Solid experience and practical skills in the areas of data governance, data management and data-related digitization.
  • Knowledge of common frameworks (e.g. DAMA, DCAM) is an advantage.
  • University degree in Data Science, Business Informatics or a comparable qualification.
  • Strong skills in business analysis and communication.
  • Experience in mediation, training or empowerment; didactic skills are an advantage.
  • Excellent German skills, both spoken and written.

We offer you

  • A diverse role in an interdisciplinary environment and close collaboration with various departments within the cantonal administration.
  • The opportunity to actively participate in shaping the development and advancement of data management in the Canton of Zurich and to contribute to an efficient, transparent and data-based administration.
  • Modern working conditions, a central workplace in the immediate vicinity of Zurich's main train station, and the option to choose your workplace based on activity.
  • Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter. We are planning to fill this position on a rolling basis to strengthen our team soon. We are reviewing applications continuously, and you will receive initial feedback on your application by the beginning of July at the latest. We plan to conduct initial interviews starting on July 6th. For further information about the position, please contact Juan Pablo Lovato, Lead Data Governance, at juan.pablo.lovato@zh.ch or +41 43 259 75 08.
Direktion der Justiz und des Innern
About Direktion der Justiz und des Innern

Gray mouse, old dachshund or colorful canary? We like the colorful and want to become even more colourful. Because our business areas are as diverse as life itself and rarely get dusty. Around 2,000 employees work every day to provide good services and to further develop their areas of responsibility. Our core tasks include criminal prosecution and the enforcement of penalties and measures as well as reintegration. Other tasks include relations with the communities and religious communities, archiving, integration of the foreign resident population, promotion of culture, equality between women and men and monitoring elections. We have a variety of tasks and ideas and are convinced that our employees come to work with the inner intention to do a good job. However, things don't always run smoothly for us. However, we believe that you can learn from mistakes. That's why we encourage trying out and bringing in your own ideas. If something goes wrong, we are interested in the "why" and not the "who". Our collaboration is based on the triad of trusting, letting go and experimenting.

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