Zebra Technologies · 14 hours ago
Data Steward, II
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expZebra Technologies is a community of innovators who develop smart solutions to meet customer needs. The Data Steward, II is responsible for ensuring data quality and integrity, collaborating with teams to manage data effectively and support business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Provide authoritative business data stewardship over internal and external data, ensuring effective data management and alignment with overall business objectives
Collaborate with operational teams to identify and document current and future data requirements and data use case scenarios
Define and document data policies that establish standards and expectations for internal and external data, including descriptions, formats, structures, parameters, acquisition frequency & modality, etc
Implement measures to safeguard data integrity and establish protocols for data validation and auditing; inspect and analyze existing and incoming data to identify disparities
Identify root causes of data disparities; lead initiatives to improve data quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in collaboration with IT
Create and execute plans for data integrity improvements; communicate plans, progress and outcomes attained to stakeholders
Generate and distribute reports and dashboards that provide insights into data quality and compliance
Identify sources of repeat non-compliance with data standards, and drive corrective actions across people, process and technology dimensions
Proactively communicate newly discovered data deficiencies to internal stakeholders, including operations, analytics, and IT teams
Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data storage, retrieval, and accessibility using appropriate technologies and tools
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including operational teams and IT, to identify optimal data acquisition strategies for externally sourced data, including system enhancements, data flow automation, automated inspections, etc
Facilitate communication between data producers and consumers to ensure mutual understanding and effective use of data assets
Ensure all data assets are properly recorded in Zebra’s enterprise data atlas tool; manage data dictionary & data lineage entries to maintain integrity of established semantic layer data models
Establish and oversee a structured change management processes for data-related changes, ensuring impact assessment, stakeholder alignment, data atlas updates, approvals, and stakeholder communication
Provide training and support to data users across the enterprise to enhance data literacy and promote best practices
Act as the accountable point of contact for data-related inquiries and issues, offering solutions and guidance as needed
Train and mentor lower-level data stewards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems/Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, or other data-oriented operational fields, such as supply chain, finance, etc
3+ years of proven experience in data stewardship, master data governance, data management, data analytics. or related
Advanced technical proficiency with database fundamentals; proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis; experience with BigQuery
Ability to perform data analysis and build data visualization using tools such as PBI, Tableau, MS Excel, etc
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Ability to work hybrid in Lincolnshire, IL office
Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Solid understanding of relevant operational processes and corresponding data requirements
Ability to synthesize complex data-related issues and convey insights clearly and concisely to technical and business stakeholders
Deep knowledge of data lineage, digital data validation & remediation techniques
Demonstrated initiative in improving data management processes and systems
Proven experience with data cleansing; ability to identify and correct data errors or discrepancies
Demonstrated proficiency with digital data catalog and data governance systems; experience with Alation preferred
Understanding of Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data models and their application
Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives that deliver high-impact outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams
Familiarity with relevant operational systems used in assigned domain area
Prior experience managing outsourced services preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (90)
2024 (73)
2023 (74)
2022 (124)
2021 (80)
2020 (49)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
Recent News
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