Metadata Administrator  

Job description:

The tasks/responsibilities that the role performs to address requirements in

Key Result Areas:

● Implement and manage metadata management tools and technologies.

● Review, analyze, and maintain data and metadata to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

● Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, technology teams, and cross-functional units to comprehensively understand data requirements and challenges, ensuring a unified understanding across all parties.

● Collaborate effectively with the data stewards and custodians to ensure consistent use of data definitions, authorized data sources, and calculations. Additionally, it enlists business unit support to take ownership and responsibility for consistent definitions and quality of their data.

● Provide training and support to data stewards and data custodians on metadata management principles, policies, and procedures.

● Generate reports and presentations for senior management detailing the status of metadata management initiatives.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors indicating how tasks/responsibilities will

be performed:

● Strong understanding of data management and governance practices including metadata management, data quality management, master data management

● Experience with metadata management platforms/tools, such as data catalogs, business glossaries, and data dictionaries.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

● Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

● Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and completeness of data and metadata.

● Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.

● Experience with Big data, Data warehousing, and business intelligence

Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or a related field.

● At least 2 to 3 years of experience in data management and governance practices such as metadata management, data quality management, or master data management

● Familiarity with data management technologies and tools, including data governance platforms, metadata management systems, data quality tools, and master data management solutions.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Experience working with Data Catalogs, Data Dictionaries, Business Glossaries, and Lineage is preferred

● Experience working with Alation or similar data cataloging tools is preferred