Data Steward

Data Steward Description - Job Summary: The Data Steward is responsible for the management, oversight, and protection of the organization's data assets. This role ensures that data is accurate, accessible, and secure, supporting business processes, decision-making, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Data Steward will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: 1. Data Quality and Integrity: Monitor and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data across systems. Implement data quality checks and validation processes to maintain data integrity. Identify data quality issues, root causes, and drive initiatives for resolution and prevention. 2. Data Governance: Assist in the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and practices. Maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and other documentation to support data governance. Collaborate with data owners, data custodians, and IT teams to ensure alignment with governance policies. 3. Data Security and Compliance: Ensure that data handling complies with relevant regulations and organizational policies. Monitor access controls and data usage to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Work with legal and compliance teams to manage data-related risks. 4. Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee the data lifecycle, including data creation, storage, usage, archival, and deletion processes. Define and enforce retention policies to manage data storage and ensure timely disposal of obsolete data. 5. Data Stewardship and Education: Serve as the point of contact for data stewardship within the organization. Provide guidance and support to departments on data management best practices. Conduct training sessions and workshops to promote data literacy and proper data handling procedures. 6. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with data analysts, data engineers, business users, and IT to address data needs and challenges. Communicate data governance initiatives and updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure data consistency and standardization. 7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving data management processes and tools. Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulations related to data management. Participate in data governance councils or committees to contribute to the ongoing development of the organization's data strategy. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (Master's, MBA) is a plus. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in data management, data governance, data quality, or related roles. Experience with data governance frameworks and tools is preferred. Skills: Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams. Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Certifications (Optional): Certified Data Steward (CDS) Data Management Professional (CDMP) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Personal Attributes: Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. The base pay range for this role is $90,100 to $138,750 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 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