Join Mizuho as an Enterprise Data Office - Product Management & Enablement Lead!
Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and driven Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our data governance tools, Data Products and Enablement. This role is ideal for someone passionate about enabling organizations to manage, protect, and leverage their data assets effectively. The Product Manager will work cross-functionally with engineering, data, business, and compliance teams to deliver world-class solutions that address complex data governance challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Data Governance Tooling Product Management
- Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for data governance tools based on market trends, customer feedback, and business objectives.
- Gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, including data stewards, IT teams, compliance officers, and business users.
- Translate business needs and regulatory requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure data governance solutions.
- Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design to launch and ongoing enhancements.
- Data Product Enablement
- Lead team of Data Product Coaches that will coach Business Data Product Managers in live delivery, not classroom theory.
- Establish and mature best practices for the development of Data Products.
- Reinforce product mindset, fail‑fast execution, and iterative delivery.
- Guide and mature the application of the Data Product Framework: data contracts, consumer alignment, and reuse patterns.
- Unblock delivery decisions in real time, in partnership with Technology and Data.
- Governance
- Monitor product performance, user adoption, and feedback to iterate and improve features.
- Stay up to date with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and ensure product compliance.
- Advocate for data governance best practices internally and externally.
- Develop training materials and support documentation to enable customer success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably with data governance, data management, or enterprise software tools.
- Strong technical background with familiarity in databases, data architectures, cloud platforms, and API integrations.
- Understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality concepts.
- Proven track record of delivering successful products in an agile environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in regulated industries or with compliance-driven products is a plus.
- Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Securiti.ai, Anomalo, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, etc.).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, Databricks, Oracle, SQL.
- Project management certification (PMP, Scrum, etc.) is a plus.
- Ability to balance technical depth with business acumen.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
The expected base salary ranges from $165k-$200k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree (preferred)
- 3-5 years of product management experience
- Experience with data governance or data management (metadata, cataloging, lineage, data quality)
- Strong technical familiarity with databases, data architectures, cloud platforms, and API integrations
- Proven track record delivering products in an agile environment
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven industries
- Familiarity with data governance tools (Securiti.ai, Anomalo, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend)
- Experience with cloud platforms and related technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks, Oracle, SQL)
- Project management certification (PMP, Scrum)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
Mizuho Insights
What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
