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Telefónica
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
People who are eager to give their all and make a difference. Passionate about innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
WE WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU... Who are attracted to challenges to... You will lead the governance, quality, and meta-information framework of the BI ecosystem, guaranteeing its sustainability, security, and regulatory compliance. You will act as a catalyst for the area's transformation, driving automation and artificial intelligence projects, especially agentic AI, that optimize data processing workflows and boost the democratization of its consumption at Telefónica.
Nice to have
DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH THIS? IT IS TIME TO TAKE THE LEAP!VALUED TRAINING:
Engineering degree.
VALUED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Entity-relationship models.
Unstructured data models.
Data quality and lineage.
Business processes.
ETL process development.
Agentic AI.
Information self-discovery.
AI Harness related to data governance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in data governance.
Five years of experience in BI or Big Data environments.
One year of experience in the use of artificial intelligence applied to data governance.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
If you join Telefónica, you join one of the TOP TEN technology companies to work for in Spain and a team that keeps reinventing itself every day to be a leader in its sector.
Because, at Telefónica España, we firmly believe that it is people like you who give meaning to technology, and not the other way around. We want to make our world more human, connecting people's lives. And for this reason, we aspire to digitalize all of society, without leaving anyone behind.
Además, somos uno de los mejores empleadores:
Immersing yourself in innovative and challenging projects.
Boosting your professional development through continuous training tailored to your needs and motivations.
We offer you a Permanent contract and a very attractive remuneration.
Life insurance, pension plan, and private medical insurance.
Inviting you to participate in our volunteering program.
The role
Telefónica España
Do you want to join a leading technology company? We know you are looking for a change... And that is why, at Telefónica Spain, we offer you the opportunity to join our team.
With this opportunity, you will be able to delve into the exciting technological universe and be part of the change: a more connected, more human world, full of stories that transform lives.
What you'll do
Coordinate the transversal flow of demands toward the governance area and lead adoption, data literacy, and training initiatives, in collaboration with the People area.
Define, enrich, and maintain the business and technical metadata catalog, including tables, APIs, reports, agents, and models, guaranteeing the necessary context for the functioning of agentic AI.
Design and supervise data security policies in collaboration with Security and the DPO, including identity and access management, roles, anonymization, confidentiality classification, and auditing.
Monitor the data lifecycle, optimizing storage and compute costs, removing obsolete assets, and guaranteeing efficiency in the consumption of BI and LAKE resources.
Identify inefficiencies in current data flows and ETL processes, leading modernization and automation initiatives supported by artificial intelligence tools.
Lead a team of between 5 and 15 people.
Relate to the different departments of Telefónica España and with manufacturers and providers.
Actively participate in the current processes of the quality web.
How you'll work
WORK LOCATION: Madrid
We are committed to the balance between professional and personal life. At Telefónica Spain, we promote flexibility, positioning ourselves as a benchmark in new ways of working, schedules, working hours, and work-life balance measures: you will be able to enjoy a hybrid work model.
About Telefónica
Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.
In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.
- Industry
- Telecom
- Founded
- 1924
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
- The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
- The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
- With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.
In their own words
About the company & team
Telefónica defines a high-impact culture and a common leadership model that allows us to turn strategy into action, based on three key attitudes:
Dar lo mejor de nosotros
Cuestionar nuestros límites
Grow together
And in six capabilities that make a difference in day-to-day life:
Foco en el cliente
Excelencia en la ejecución
Innovación digital
Claridad y valentía
Impulso de la responsabilidad
Desarrollo de las personas
At Telefónica, we firmly believe that promoting diversity and inclusion is a great opportunity to connect talent and grow as a company and as a society. There is a place at Telefónica for all types of talent; above all, we seek diversity of talent. What is yours?
Additional information
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You must be familiar with our company's Responsible Business Principles. We seek trustworthy professionals with integrity who are committed to ethical and transparent management, promoting fairer and more sustainable social and environmental development.
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