Data Protection & Governance Specialist at Hitachi

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Access Governance, Document Protection, IT Compliance, Enterprise Platforms, Audit Processes, Access Control Models, Classification Frameworks, Supplier Access Management, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Coordination, Detail-Oriented, Governance, Documentation, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, English Proficiency

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0113255 Date Posted: 2025-12-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: We are seeking a proactive and structured Technical Data Protection & Access Governance Specialist to manage access governance and document protection across Engineering, R&D, and TrafoSchool. This role will ensure that sensitive content is properly classified, protected, and accessible only to authorized users, while maintaining auditability and compliance with internal standards. How you’ll make an impact: Define and maintain access rules across xECM, HEP, OneView, LMS, and other platforms. Approve or deny access requests; manage onboarding/offboarding of users and shared accounts. Conduct periodic access reviews and maintain audit-ready records. Provide access status reports and ensure alignment with IT and cybersecurity policies. Implement document-level protection using RMS/AIP for sensitive reports, training materials, and BU standards. Enforce mandatory classification and pre-publication checklists. Lead validation and testing of protection measures. Act as operational lead and project manager for the BU-wide document governance initiative. Coordinate inventory and mapping of document types, owners, systems, and access controls. Define and publish platform usage principles (e.g., PLM for WIP, xECM for lifecycle, HEP for distribution). Lead pilot implementations, measure KPIs, and support transition to business-as-usual governance. Facilitate stakeholder alignment, working cadence, and reporting to sponsors. Manage access flows for external suppliers under defined standards. Ensure supplier accounts are correctly provisioned and monitored. Collaborate with SCM and Master Data to maintain secure external access. Design and execute audit processes to monitor document access and usage. Track KPIs such as RMS coverage, permission reductions, and classification completeness. Report findings and drive continuous improvement in document governance. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, Engineering, IT Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience in access governance, document protection, or IT compliance. Strong knowledge of enterprise platforms (xECM, HEP, PLM, SharePoint, RMS/AIP). Experience with audit processes, access control models, and classification frameworks. Familiarity with supplier access management and external collaboration protocols. Ability to translate technical risks into clear business actions. Strong project leadership and stakeholder coordination skills. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to governance and documentation. Comfortable working in matrixed, global environments. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

The specialist will manage access governance and document protection, ensuring sensitive content is classified and accessible only to authorized users. They will also lead initiatives for document governance and coordinate with stakeholders.