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Senior Data Strategy, Governance and Activation Specialist

On-site in Madrid·Added 24 days ago

Mapfre

72 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mapfre doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación universitaria en Economía, Ingeniería, Matemáticas, Sistemas de información o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

The role

Ensure the correct operational execution of Data & AI initiatives within the Digital Business Area, by taking and defining business requirements, defining the functional scope, and leading the end-to-end process of the projects. The role acts as a coordination point between business and technical teams (engineering, Data Science, architectures), guaranteeing quality, deadlines, dependencies, and an efficient and sustainable operation.

What you'll do

Gather business requirements and translate them into clear functional specifications for the technical teams.

Manage the full lifecycle of Data & AI projects: planning, prioritization, operational monitoring, risk management, and control of deliverables.

Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams (engineers, data scientists, architecture, automation) ensuring alignment and operational fluidity.

Supervise the quality of deliveries: functional validation, testing with the business, documentation, and handover to operations.

Standardize templates, procedures, and operational flows that allow the execution of the portfolio to scale.

Serve as an operational interlocutor with other areas, mainly Data&AI

Support area managers in portfolio management and prioritization based on capacity and value.

Monitor operational KPIs, workload, vendor capacity, and process efficiency.

PRODUCT OWNER DATA - DIGITAL BUSINESS

Location: María Tubau, 10

REQUIREMENTS

University degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or similar.

Solid knowledge of project management (agile and hybrid), requirements gathering, and functional design.

Notions of DataOps, MLOps, cloud architectures, and the data lifecycle.

Ability to translate the operational and strategic impact of data.

Ability to assess the technical and operational feasibility of initiatives.

Have led or directed strategic, operational, or methodological initiatives that have improved: area efficiency,

Data quality, traceability, executive reporting, and coordination models (3 years).

Experience designing scalable processes, templates, workflows, metrics, or standard frameworks (3 years).

Experience in requirement gathering, use case definition, functional analysis, and validation of deliverables (3 years).

Working in multidisciplinary squads under agile methodologies (3 years).

Coordination of technical teams and vendors, managing dependencies and workloads (3 years).

Hiring process

3 steps4 interviews
  1. First point of contact

    With recruitment team

    Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.

  2. Interview with Human Resources

    With HR team

    Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team · 1–2 sessions

    One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.

About Mapfre

Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.

In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1933
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
mapfre.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mapfre is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a large presence in Barcelona and other Spanish cities.
  • The company offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions in data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • Mapfre has a strong commitment to digital transformation, investing in AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
  • International hires may find opportunities in the company's global operations, especially in Latin America and Europe.
  • The company provides a stable work environment with a focus on long-term career development.
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