Director, Data Enablement

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: June 29, 2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Director, Data Enablement to build and lead a new function at the core of Metso’s data transformation. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and leading the governance, quality, and structure around our most critical data assets, including product, installed base, and business partner data. This is a key leadership role within the new Data, Analytics & AI Office, helping to ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset and that foundational data capabilities are in place across the organization.

You will report to the VP, Data, Analytics & AI Office. The preferred location for this role is Espoo, Finland, though we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you’ll belong to

You will be part of the newly established Data, Analytics & AI Office, Metso’s central hub to steer and enable the use of data and AI to deliver strategic business outcomes. We exist to unlock value from data and AI by strengthening data foundations, enabling innovation and empowering our people. Our core values are based on collaboration across the Data, Analytics & AI ecosystem, curiosity, integrity and business value as the guiding principle.

What you’ll do

• Establish and lead the Data Enablement team, including governance, quality, and domain data leadership.
• Define and implement data governance frameworks across key domains (e.g., product, installed base, business partner).
• Act as a strategic partner to Business and IT stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared accountability for data asset management.
• Collaborate with data owners and data stewards to drive clarity on ownership, lifecycle management, and data quality improvements.
• Contribute to the overall data strategy / data architecture design and ensure that business-critical data is available, fit-for-purpose, and future-ready.
• Represent Data Enablement in the enterprise-wide Data, Analytics & AI governance model and forums.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements concerning data assets together with Legal and IT.
• Steer the development and use of data products and tools such as data catalogues, stewardship solutions, and quality dashboards.

Who you are

• Deep experience in data governance, master data management, or enterprise data initiatives in a complex, global organization.
• Familiarity with industrial, product-centric business models and data domains.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs, drive progress and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working across Business, IT, and Operations with a collaborative and pragmatic mindset.
• Strategic and structured thinker with growth mindset and a passion for solving root causes of data-related challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership in building teams and setting up new functions is highly regarded.

What’s in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. We will be interviewing potential candidates as we receive applications.

For further information, please contact Vanessa Bernhardt-Horst, VP, Data, Analytics & AI Office at vanessa.bernhardt-horst(a)metso.com. Please note that she will be on holiday between the 19th and 30th of June.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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