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)