Data Steward

**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.

**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)