We are seeking a Data Steward to support enterprise-level data governance initiatives as part of a newly formed group focused on centralizing governance activities across structured and unstructured data domains. This includes Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and internal ERP systems.

This is a long-term role with strategic impact across global teams, including India and LATAM.

The candidate will report to the US-ITS Data Strategy & Governance Officer (Office of the CDO) and collaborate with stakeholders across business lines and enabling areas.

Key Responsibilities :

- Work as subject matter expert in best practices for data governance and quality, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place.

- Demonstrate active ownership of specific data domains, processes, and procedures.

- Create/edit data requirements, data models, data dictionaries, process maps, and data lineage/mapping.

- Utilize a standardized approach to capture and document metadata across data domains.

- Communicate with stakeholders to gather and address data requirements and feedback.

- Develop valuation and quality measures and share them across business units.

- Manage metadata and data quality processes using tools like Informatica, Collibra, SAP, and Microsoft 365.

- Tag and classify unstructured data (e.g., PII) across platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, and internal ERP systems.

- Support compliance with ISO standards, GDPR, SOX, and internal AI data controls.

- Manage assets within DTUS (Data Technology Unified Services) and support lifecycle governance for SuccessFactors/HXM data.

- Drive continuous improvement efforts, monitor results, and conduct benchmarking activities.

- Ensure adherence to standards, data quality, problem management, and change management.

- Partner with the Project Management Office to integrate governance into project lifecycles, including data migration.

- Lead change management and training related to the rollout and ongoing activities of the Data Governance program.

Qualifications :

- 3 to 5 years of experience in data management with demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and explain systems and approaches for data to enable business decisions.

- Mastery of relational database theories and schemas.

- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders; strong communication skills.

- Ability to build trust and credibility with peers and leaders.

- Comfortable working in dynamic, evolving environments.

- Can do attitude willingness to accept challenges and solve problems both strategically and tactically.

- Excellent collaboration skills with flexibility and diplomacy while maintaining adherence to principles.

- Consistent, high-quality customer-focused orientation, including providing clear, accurate information.

- Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance,

Technical, Data Science, or Statistics.

Additional qualifications based on client feedback :

- Experience with Informatica, SAP, Collibra, and Microsoft 365 platforms.

- Familiarity with data privacy regulations including PII handling, GDPR, and SOX.