Data Steward - ERP Data Management and Governance Specialist

Purpose

• As Data Steward, you are responsible for maintaining integrity, accuracy, and security of data within the IFS system. You ensure compliance with data governance policies, you support seamless data integration, and you provide data-related expertise to optimize business processes and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Data Integration & Management: You manage the integration of data between IFS and other systems, ensuring harmonization:
• Vendor data management: creation, update, blocking and unblocking and interface with legacy systems
• Part management: creation of master parts and residual parts on Integra
• Data Governance & Quality: You implement and enforce data governance policies and standards for the IFS system. You conduct regular data audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data. You identify, document, and resolve data quality issues.
• Compliance & Security: You ensure data security measures are adhered to, you work with IT and compliance teams to maintain proper data access controls and safeguards.
• Continuous Improvement: You propose and implement improvements to enhance data reliability and system performance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in data management, governance, or ERP systems are an advantage

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data management or data governance roles, preferably working with IFS ERP.
• Experience in managing master data, metadata, and data structures in an ERP environment.
• Proven track record of ensuring data quality, conducting data audits, and resolving data discrepancies.
• Hands-on experience with implementing and managing data governance policies and processes

Functional Competencies