Data Steward Specialist - Platforms

About the role

The Specialist, Data Governance Platforms owns the design, development, and operation of Macy’s data governance platform (Collibra). This role translates governance strategy into a scalable, operational platform by delivering reliable metadata, end-to-end data lineage, and automated governance workflows. By integrating Collibra with core enterprise systems, the Specialist enables analytics, AI, and business teams to discover, understand, and trust the data that drives informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and manage Collibra platform implementations to support enterprise data governance.
• Design and develop Collibra workflows using BPMN, Java, and Groovy to automate governance processes.
• Create and maintain Collibra dashboards, views, and lineage diagrams for clear data visibility.
• Perform migrations of Collibra components across development, test, and production environments.
• Integrate Collibra with other systems using REST APIs to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Configure Collibra EDGE integrations and perform regular infrastructure health checks.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries and metamodels to standardize data definitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable metadata capture, classification, and lineage discovery.
• Implement and validate data quality checks in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Data Governance Architect and other governance team members as needed.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Requirements

Skills You Will Need:

• Data Governance & Stewardship – Applies governance principles to maintain accurate, complete, and reliable metadata across enterprise systems.
• Collibra Platform Expertise – Skilled in designing, configuring, and managing Collibra implementations, workflows, dashboards, and lineage diagrams.
• Metadata Management & Standardization – Ensures consistency, compliance, and visibility of metadata, classification, and lineage across enterprise systems.
• Data Quality & Validation – Implements and validates data quality checks, conducts profiling and analysis, and maintains trusted data assets.
• System Integration – Integrates Collibra with enterprise systems using REST APIs and EDGE integrations to enable discoverability and seamless data flow.
• Workflow Development & Automation – Designs and develops automated workflows using BPMN, Java, and Groovy, and manages migrations across environments.
• Technical Communication & Collaboration – Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to stakeholders and collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Understands and applies data privacy and compliance requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Business Alignment – Translates business needs into governance solutions, aligning processes with organizational priorities and retail operations.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Drives process simplification, platform optimization, and adoption of best practices to improve data governance.

Qualifications

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 2 plus years of experience in data stewardship, governance, and metadata management.

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Eighth paid holidays
• Continuous learning and leadership development
• Volunteer opportunities

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

Additional Information

Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. TECH00 This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.