Finance Data Steward
Overland Park, KS - USA
Job Summary
As a global leader in digital infrastructure QTS designs builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AIcloudand digital transformation are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day thecreativitydedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.
WHO YOU ARE:
The Data Steward serves as the operational leader for data governance within an assigned business domain. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality consistency security and business usability of data assets while serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders Data Owners Data Governance Working Groups and technology teams.
Acting as the day-to-day expert and point of accountability for domain data the Data Steward leads governance activities including metadata management data quality oversight data classification issue remediation data catalog management and governance process execution. The role works closely with business and technology leaders to evaluate the impact of new initiatives establish governance standards and ensure trusted data is available to support business decision-making.
In addition to governance execution the Data Steward helps shape governance practices supports enterprise data management initiatives and provides recommendations to improve governance maturity across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Data Governance Leadership (Approximately 30%)
Serve as the primary steward and governance lead for assigned business data domains.
Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding data definitions quality governance requirements and the impact of business initiatives on domain data.
Lead the development and maintenance of business metadata business glossaries critical data element definitions lineage documentation and governance artifacts.
Create initial governance recommendations and documentation for Data Governance Working Group review and approval including metadata definitions data classifications security and sensitivity designations data quality rules business ownership recommendations and governance processes and controls.
Partner with Data Owners to establish governance priorities and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Ensure governance requirements are embedded in business processes projects and technology initiatives.
Support data literacy and governance awareness efforts.
Partner with Business Analysts Process Owners Product Owners and Technology teams to assess and govern changes impacting domain data.
Data Quality & Issue Management (Approximately 70%)
Establish and maintain data quality monitoring processes for assigned domains.
Identify assess prioritize and coordinate resolution of data quality issues.
Lead root-cause analysis efforts and facilitate remediation planning with business and technology stakeholders.
Monitor data quality metrics and provide regular reporting on performance trends and risks.
Escalate risks and issues impacting business operations regulatory compliance or data integrity.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing trust consistency and reliability of enterprise data.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Data Analytics Finance Accounting Computer Science or a related field.
5 years of experience in data governance data management business analysis data quality reporting analytics or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience using SQL to query large datasets create objects and write stored procedures.
Experience serving as a subject matter expert for business data domains.
Experience leading data quality initiatives and managing data governance activities.
Experience developing metadata business glossaries classification frameworks and governance documentation.
Experience influencing stakeholders and driving consensus across business and technology organizations.
Strong analytical facilitation problem-solving and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance programs.
Experience with data catalog metadata management master data management and data quality platforms.
Experience supporting finance accounting operations customer asset or project-related data domains.
Familiarity with data privacy security compliance and records management requirements.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification.
Experience working within a formal data governance operating model.
Experience working with cloud data platforms like Snowflake.
Scripting experience (Python or similar) for data profiling/automation
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of data governance data quality metadata management and stewardship principles.
Ability to balance governance requirements with practical business needs.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to facilitate discussions and drive alignment among diverse business and technical teams.
Ability to analyze complex data issues and develop actionable remediation strategies.
Experience working with data catalogs governance workflows and data quality tools.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple governance initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to operate independently with limited supervision while providing leadership within the governance organization.
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About Company
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more