Tietojohtaja

Tietojohtaja is a Finnish organizational role responsible for governing information assets and aligning information management with business strategy. In many organizations the title corresponds to Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Information Governance Director, though the emphasis can differ; tietojohtaja often highlights information governance, data quality, and information lifecycle management rather than day-to-day IT operations.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing an information strategy, establishing data governance and quality standards, managing metadata and master data, designing information architectures, overseeing information security and privacy, and ensuring regulatory compliance such as GDPR.

The role collaborates with IT, data protection officers, legal and compliance teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure information assets support business goals.

Qualifications typically include a university degree in information management, computer science, data science, or a related field; experience in data governance, data architecture, and analytics; knowledge of GDPR and information security; familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or COBIT.

Working context: The position exists in both private and public sectors in Finland and may be part of a broader digitalization strategy, risk management, or information governance function.

Notes: The term reflects Finland’s emphasis on information as a strategic asset, and its usage varies by organization; it is sometimes used interchangeably with CIO or other leadership roles.