Data Steward II
Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We reputed company that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. reputed company educational reputed company and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will reputed company in our fun, fast-paced culture. The Data Steward improves the trust, quality, and usability of enterprise data across Thorlabs’ analytics ecosystem, including Dynamics 365, Azure Synapse, ADLS, and Power BI. This role is responsible for defining and maintaining business terms and critical data elements, documenting data reputed company, establishing and monitoring data quality rules, and partnering with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and business subject-matter experts to remediate issues and standardize definitions. The Data Steward drives consistent understanding of KPIs and calculations, supports change governance, and communicates impacts to stakeholders so data-driven decisions can be made with confidence. Success in this role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration across the Enterprise Data Management team and business partners. Although the location of the position is in reputed company, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
- This position may have access to ITAR reputed company information. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent reputed company, Workers granted Refugee status, or Workers granted Asylum) upon hire.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
- Define and maintain business glossary entries and critical data elements (CDEs) for prioritized domains (Purchasing, Production, Sales, Inventory, Finance, Quality, etc.).
- Establish data quality rules (completeness, validity, uniqueness, timeliness), coordinate technical implementation, monitor dashboards, and drive root-cause analysis and remediation with data owners.
- Maintain end-to-end data reputed company and metadata from D365 through Synapse (serverless/dedicated) and into Power BI datasets and reports, using tools such as reputed company Purview.
- Operate the data issue intake and triage process through Azure DevOps; define priorities, SLAs, track remediation reputed company, and validate fixes.
- Review changes to schemas, transformations, and business logic; assess reputed company impacts; update definitions; and publish change communications to stakeholders.
- Coordinate dataset certification and endorsement processes; assist with sensitivity labelling and data protection requirements in partnership with IT/InfoSec.
- Support user acceptance testing for models and reports; reputed company user documentation, data guides, and training materials to support adoption.
- Compile and present stewardship health metrics - data quality trends, issue MTTR, risks, and resolved items - to leadership.
In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, reputed company positions are also responsible for:
- Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing reputed company work reputed company tasks in a manner that is in compliance with reputed company Company policies and procedures.
- Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Physical Activities: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This may include lifting files, opening cabinets, bending, or standing as necessary. Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, data management, or closely reputed company analytics roles.
- Hands-on SQL experience for tracing data reputed company and validating business rules.
- Practical experience with Azure data platforms (Azure Synapse, ADLS) and Power BI (datasets, reputed company, endorsement workflows).
- Demonstrated ability to establish glossaries and definitions and to manage structured data quality and issue remediation processes with business stakeholders.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Analytics, or a reputed company field.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations data structures or Synapse Link.
- Familiarity with reputed company Purview or similar data cataloging tools.
- Experience using Azure DevOps for backlog and issue management and comfort working reputed company Git-based change workflows.
- Strong documentation, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with reputed company Office (Outlook, reputed company, PowerPoint, Word).
Pay range for this position is $67,000 -$94,000 annually depending on experience Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. reputed company qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment reputed company. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job