Data Catalog Manager

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 124000 - 208000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design development and fabrication services to some of the worlds most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information visit .

Summary of Role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Catalog Manager with at least 10-12 years of proven expertise in data cataloging data lineage and metadata management particularly using platforms like Alation (or similar tools such as Collibra Atlan). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in building and operationalizing our enterprise data governance framework within a complex semiconductor manufacturing environment partnering with cross-functional teams to enable trusted discoverable and well-governed data.

This role is both strategic and hands-onrequiring the ability to develop governance frameworks engage with business stakeholders and roll up your sleeves to code automate and integrate metadata pipelines. Experience leveraging AI and automation for data discovery classification and lineage visualization is strongly preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

Data Cataloging & Metadata Management
- Implement and manage enterprise metadata repositories and data catalogs (e.g. Alation) to improve data discoverability and quality.
- Define and maintain metadata standards business glossaries and stewardship processes across multiple data domains.
- Automate metadata ingestion and classification using APIs scripts and AI-driven discovery tools.
Data Lineage & Governance Frameworks
- Develop document and maintain end-to-end data lineage across complex data flows in manufacturing supply chain quality and finance systems.
- Collaborate with data stewards and IT teams to establish clear ownership accountability and quality metrics for critical data elements.
- Use AI/ML techniques to enhance lineage accuracy impact analysis and anomaly detection.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Partner closely with business unitsManufacturing Product HR Supply Chain Finance Commercial and Qualityto understand data needs compliance requirements and data usage patterns.
- Translate business concepts into technical metadata definitions and vice versa.
- Conduct training and workshops to drive catalog adoption and data literacy.
Technical Enablement
- Integrate data catalog and lineage tools with enterprise systems (ERP MES SPC FMCS Data Lake BI tools).
- Develop scripts or lightweight applications (Python SQL REST APIs) for data curation and metadata automation.
- Work with AI platforms to improve metadata enrichment classification and search relevance.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies in data governance AI for metadata management and regulatory trends (IATF 16949 DFARS CMMC GDPR etc.).
- Recommend and implement best practices for sustainable data governance within a high-volume manufacturing data ecosystem.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental Health Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field.
Experience: At least 10-12 years in data governance metadata management or data architecture roles; semiconductor or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills (minimum):
- Hands-on experience with Alation (preferred) Collibra or equivalent catalog tools.
- Strong SQL and Python scripting abilities.
- Familiarity with ETL tools (Ab Initio PySpark) and BI platforms (QlikView Power BI).
- Working knowledge of AI/ML techniques applied to data cataloging classification and lineage automation.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-driven curious and willing to deep dive into both business processes and technical systems.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience with semiconductor manufacturing systems (MES SPC/FDC Yield Management ERP).
Exposure to regulatory compliance and quality frameworks (IATF 16949 DFARS GDPR SOX).
Demonstrated success in implementing enterprise data governance at scale.
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Why Join Us

Work at the forefront of semiconductor data governance enabling next-generation digital transformation and AI-driven analytics.
Collaborate across global teams to standardize and modernize enterprise data practices.
Contribute to building a culture of data transparency quality and compliance.

Expected Salary Range

$124000.00 - $208000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions as applicable and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment selection training utilization promotion compensation benefits extracurricular programs and termination are created and implemented without regard to age ethnicity ancestry color marital status medical condition mental or physical disability national origin race religion political and/or third-party affiliation sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other characteristic or category specified by local state or federal law

Required Experience:

Manager

About GlobalFoundries:GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design development and fabrication services to some of the worlds most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents GlobalFoundrie...