Data Steward Specialist

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Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Data Steward ensures Macy's data is usable, trusted, and ready for decision-making. This role owns the quality, clarity, and accuracy of data definitions within the enterprise catalog, enabling teams to quickly find, understand, and confidently use data to drive business outcomes. The Data Steward partners closely with analytics, product, and engineering teams to transform complex data into a reliable asset that supports informed decisions across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and enhance the Enterprise Data Catalog, including domains, assets, attributes, KPIs, definitions, and relationships, ensuring accuracy and usability.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define, implement, and enforce metadata standards, naming conventions, and certification workflows.
• Validate technical metadata and lineage ingested from multiple sources to ensure reliability and completeness.
• Monitor catalog usage and provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to end users.
• Partner with data owners and stewards to ensure proper assignments of data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and comprehensive documentation.
• Perform data profiling and quality checks to ensure metadata integrity and completeness.
• Define data quality checks in collaboration with business stakeholders and validate implementation results.
• Support the Data Governance Architect and other governance team members as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned data domains, providing guidance and expertise to stakeholders and teams.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Large-Scale Data Stewardship: Applies governance principles to maintain accurate, complete, and reliable metadata across enterprise systems.

Collibra Expertise: Leverages Collibra tools to manage data catalog assets, workflows, and integrations effectively; certification preferred.

Metadata & Lineage Management: Ensures consistency and compliance with enterprise standards for metadata, lineage, and data definitions.

Data Quality Analysis: Conducts profiling, validation, and quality checks to maintain trusted, actionable data assets.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Understands and applies data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and internal data classification standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable guidance.

Process Documentation & Training: Develops SOPs, training materials, and documentation to ensure clarity and adoption of data governance practices.

Analytical Problem Solving: Applies curiosity and critical thinking to identify data issues, design solutions, and proactively improve enterprise data quality.

Ownership & Execution: Demonstrates high levels of accountability, innovation, and bias for action in managing data assets and governance initiatives.

Retail Business Acumen: Builds a foundational understanding of the retail sector to contextualize data insights and governance practices.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 2 plus years of experience in data stewardship, governance, and metadata management.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.