Lead Data Steward

job summary:
Randstad Technologies is in search of a Lead Data Steward for an exciting opportunity in the Kansas City area with an industry leading employer. In this role the Lead Data Steward will focus on establishing accountability for the data produced and ultimately consumed, unlocking its value, and empowering a customer-focused business. This individual will drive data trusts through accuracy, completeness, and consiticy of data.

 
location: KANSAS CITY, Missouri
job type: Permanent
salary: $125,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Enlist business unit support and ensure data domain ownership of data products
• Contribute to establishing a set of global standards, policies, and processes that all data domains and data product owners follow
• Upskill, guide, and mentor data domain and data product owners on data governance global standards, policies, and processes
• Ensure all centralized and decentralized data domain and product owners understand their data governance responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with business and IT partners and data owners across business units in their implementation of data governance practices that enable data discovery, security, compliance, and trust
• Guide data consumers on defining data quality expectations for the data producers
• Guide on repeatable data quality tracking and resolution practices
• Audit that global policies and standards are followed and that data products no longer accessed are retired
• Assesses data products are defined, cataloged, classified, secured, compliant, and the state of data quality defined, monitored, and improved
• Assist in resolving data quality problems, recommend business process changes, and engage key knowledgeable personnel to enhance data quality
• Create methods for monitoring, addressing, and reporting any data incidents.
• Work with other information and operational teams to ensure that our data assets are healthy, trusted, accessible and secure and are used in a meaningful, consistent, and compliant manner.
• Define and strive to achieve Data Governance Objectives and Key Results
• Help define and execute data governance operational processes per policies and standards, clearly articulating roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Data Steward, Data Quality Analyst and/or Business Analyst
• Familiarity with the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK)
• CDMP certification a plus
• Experience with data analysis, data governance, data quality, business data modeling and/or reporting
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Financial Services terminology, concepts, business processes and systems within a core data domain a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• SQL experience required
• Experience working with master data management and/or data quality tools a plus
• Agile project management skills
• Ability to create and maintain data documentation
• Able to present to internal audiences of varying levels within the organization
• Self-directed and proficient with identifying work activities and tracking outcomes
• Minimal travel required

 
qualifications:

• Experience level:
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Data Analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).



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