Data Steward

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Location: Dublin, CA What's the role? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SAP MDG Master Data Steward to join our team. This role combines expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) with the responsibilities of a Data Steward, focusing on managing and maintaining the integrity of master data while enforcing data governance policies. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of business needs, processes, and corresponding data, contributing to the digital transformation and data excellence within the organization. Here’s what you’ll do: Master Data Management: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deletion of master data records in SAP MDG. Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data governance policies and procedures. Master Data Steward (Finance) About Us: Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Location: Dublin, CA What's the role? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SAP MDG Master Data Steward to join our team. This role combines expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) with the responsibilities of a Data Steward, focusing on managing and maintaining the integrity of master data while enforcing data governance policies. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of business needs, processes, and corresponding data, contributing to the digital transformation and data excellence within the organization. Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Master Data Management: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deletion of master data records in SAP MDG. Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data governance policies and procedures. Data Quality and Analysis: Conduct regular audits and data quality assessments to identify and resolve data discrepancies. Monitor and manage defined data quality KPIs within the scope of responsibility. Data Stewardship: Act as the contact person for any data-related questions and assist employees in understanding data. Document and maintain all catalogue-relevant elements, including business descriptions, governance roles, data lineage, data quality, and data policies. Data Governance: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define local data standards and governance processes, ensuring compliance with established policies. Educate local data users on best practices for data creation and management to uphold business requirements. Actively supervise data entry processes to enforce data integrity and quality, ensuring that all data records meet organizational standards. Ensure data privacy and compliance with CSOPs/SOPs, enforcing processes at every stage of the data lifecycle. Collaboration and Access Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to gather requirements and ensure alignment on master data initiatives. Grant data access permissions and ensure that the right people have access to the required data. Do you qualify? Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in master data management, preferably within an SAP environment. Experience with SAP MDG and data stewardship is highly desirable. Skills Understanding of business areas underlying owned data objects. Effective communicator and initial point of contact for data-related questions. Strong team player and collaborator. Affinity for setting up, maintaining, and sharing documentation for data asset management. Good understanding of data cataloguing and quality. Knowledge of relevant data standards and formats. Ability to evaluate data assets regarding conformance with data policies and processing conditions. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices. Familiarity with data modeling concepts and data quality tools. Certification in SAP MDG or related fields is a plus. The annual pay range for this position is $94,200 - $117,800. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on! 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