Data Steward Consultant

What you'll do: Serve as the technical data steward responsible for ensuring Employee Enablement Systems data is implemented, governed, and maintained in alignment with business intent and technical standards. Act as Technical SME for Data Domains Serve as the subject matter expert for source systems and data domains, understanding application and system impacts of data decisions Evaluate and communicate downstream system dependencies, constraints, and impacts Bridge Business and Technology Partner closely with Business Data Stewards and Data Owners to translate business data requirements into compliant technical implementations Ensure alignment between business intent and technical execution Implement and enforce Data Governance policies, standards, and architectural principles across systems Ensure governed data is implemented, maintained, and controlled in alignment with enterprise standards Support audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities Drive Data Quality & Defect Resolution Identify root causes of data quality issues across systems and integrations Partner on defect resolution and provide technical evidence for closure Contribute to data quality metrics and reporting Manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs) Map critical data elements across source and downstream systems Ensure correct implementation of CDE attributes and support periodic reviews Ensure accuracy of technical metadata and end‑to‑end data lineage Support remediation of gaps identified through governance reviews or audits Enforce data classification, privacy, and security requirements Ensure Information Protection and Risk Management Partner with security and privacy teams to enforce data protection standards Identify and elevate risks related to inappropriate or unintended data usage Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in a similar domain. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and lifecycle management. Experience working with enterprise applications, databases, and system integrations. Hands‑on experience with data quality monitoring, defect triage, and root‑cause analysis. Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog concepts. Familiarity with data privacy, security, and classification policies. Proven ability to translate business requirements into system‑level data implementations. Strong collaboration skills across business, engineering, and governance teams. Strong SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and report development. #J-18808-Ljbffr METRIX IT SOLUTIONS INC