Master Data Steward

About 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct regular audits and data quality assessments to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Maintain and manage defined data quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the scope of responsibility.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

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, and more!