Data Steward and Governance Specialist

The Data Steward and Governance role contributes significantly to Build-A-Bear by ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of our data assets. Additionally, this role ensures data is accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulations. By implementing strong data governance practices, you will support the organization's data-driven decision-making and overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Data Governance Frameworks: Create and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures that ensure data integrity across the organization
• Data Accuracy and Compliance: Oversee processes to ensure that data is accurate, consistent, and compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies
• Data Quality Management: Monitor and manage data quality metrics, conducting regular assessments to maintain high standards of data reliability
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with different business units to meet data governance objectives and ensure adherence to governance standards
• Data Ownership and Accountability: Define and enforce data ownership roles, ensuring clarity and accountability for data across the organization
• Metadata and Data Lineage Management: Implement and oversee proper classification, metadata management, and data lineage tracking to maintain transparency and control over data
• Data Protection and Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, conducting regular audits and assessments to safeguard sensitive information

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten years of experience in data management
• Bachelor's degree Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field
• Skilled in Data Governance tools and practices, Data Quality management and Data Cataloging
• Basic knowledge of databases, SQL, Power BI, and Purview
• Skilled in analytical reporting and able to interpret and present data effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional), or **DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards, including HIPAA, Basel III, and others that may affect data management practices.

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Drive, determination, and self-discipline.
• Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology.
• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
• Can consider all possibly related facts and potential issues
• Intellectual confidence
• Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise in order to avoid risk
• The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
• Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Hybrid work schedule
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Some domestic travel may be required to collaborate with teams or attend relevant conferences and training

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.

• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
• Data Governance Framework
• Data Quality Management
• Data Stewardship
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Feedback