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Data Steward (Sleepy Eye, MN)

Christensen Farms · Sleepy Eye, MN · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$75k–$100k/yrFull-time

About the Role

The Data Steward plays a critical role in supporting the Data & Analytics Governance Program by ensuring enterprise data is governed according to established standards and business requirements. Serving as a trusted partner between business stakeholders and technical teams, this role promotes high-quality, well-documented, and trusted data for reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making.

From Our Manager: "Most roles ask you to maintain what's already been built. This role gives you the opportunity to help build what's next. As a Data Steward, you'll play a key role in shaping Christensen Farms' Data Governance journey, influencing how data is managed, trusted, and used across the organization. If you're motivated by growth, ownership, and making a real impact, this is an opportunity to leave your mark." – Hiring Manager

Responsibilities

  • Data Quality & Governance
    • Monitor and improve data quality, accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timeliness across assigned business domains.
    • Investigate data issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation with business and technical teams.
    • Track and report data quality metrics, stewardship activities, and governance compliance measures.
    • Support implementation and adoption of Data Governance policies, standards, and best practices.
    • Assist in defining data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and governance processes.
    • Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance practices, and business processes.
  • Metadata, Catalog & Lineage Management
    • Maintain business definitions, metadata, business glossary content, and critical data documentation.
    • Support data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage activities within IBM Cloud Pak for Data.
    • Document and maintain critical data elements, source-to-target mappings, and data flows to improve transparency and traceability.
    • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to ensure metadata and governance artifacts remain accurate and current.
  • Data Issue Management
    • Serve as a primary point of contact for data-related questions and issues.
    • Manage data issues through identification, investigation, remediation, and closure.
    • Track issue status, document corrective actions, and escalate recurring or high-risk issues as appropriate.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
    • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to align data definitions, quality requirements, and governance standards.
    • Build strong cross-functional relationships and promote data stewardship best practices across the organization.
    • Support governance councils, working groups, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Statistics, Agriculture Business or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, Business Analysis, Analytics, Reporting, Master Data Management, or related disciplines.
  • Understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and enterprise data management concepts.
  • Clear, concise, and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds including non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail and ability to monitor compliance metrics.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and ethical data management practices.
  • Ability to influence adoption of governance policies across diverse teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with enterprise Data Governance and Metadata Management platforms such as IBM Cloud Pak for Data, Collibra, Microsoft Purview, or similar solutions.
  • Experience with Data Catalog, Business Glossary, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, and Data Quality capabilities.
  • Experience documenting business definitions, critical data elements, source-to-target mappings, and business data flows.
  • Experience supporting metadata governance, data quality monitoring, and stewardship workflows.
  • Experience with SQL, Power BI, and enterprise reporting platforms.
  • Experience working with ERP, CRM, Finance, Operations, or Master Data Management solutions.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Data Governance or Data Quality programs.
  • Agriculture, food production, manufacturing, or supply chain industry.
  • Swine industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off bank.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Active participation in community initiatives such as feed programs supporting local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, and charitable contributions.
  • Culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.

Pay

The targeted base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000 per year, reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

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