Enterprise Data Steward

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: As a n Enterprise Data Steward at Elanco, responsible for HR Master Data, you will be a vital champion for our most critical data assets , playing a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and usability of t hose assets. Reporting to the Enterprise Data Office, you will be accountable for the HR domain and will be responsible for ensuring its quality, integrity, and business value. The role will partner closely with business stakeholders , including procurement and IT, helping to implement and uphold data governance policies and standards . This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with deep business knowledge who can act as the crucial link between business stakeholders and IT to ensure our data is trusted, understood, and used effectively.

Requirements

Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems , Data , Process, or a related field is preferred.
Business Domain Expertise: 7+ years of d eep knowledge and experience in a stewarding HR data , preferably at the enterprise level. This should include Configuration and/or integration experience with at least one major enterprise HRIS data system (e.g., Workday, Oracle.)
Understanding of Data Governance: A strong foundational knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and data stewardship.
Data Tools Familiarity: Experience with data cataloguing tools (e.g., Collibra) and data quality management software.
Analytical Mindset: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex data issues and identify root causes.
Communication and Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders across different business and technical teams.
Attention to Detail: A highly organized and meticulous approach to managing data definitions, standards, and quality.
Process-Oriented: Experience in process improvement and a demonstrated ability to think systematically about how data flows through the organization.
Data-Driven Attitude: A passion for data and a firm belief in its power to drive business outcomes.
Should also possess a foundational understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling , integration patterns, and data platform concepts, with an ability to articulate how these support business strategy.
Issue Resolution and Escalation: Facilitate the resolution of data discrepancies, conflicts, and issues, escalating complex problems to appropriate data governance bodies or IT teams when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and configuration/integration experience with both Workday and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Data Domain Ownership: Act as the primary owner and subject matter expert for a specific domain of enterprise data, responsible for its overall quality and governance.
Define and Document: Collaborate with business and technical teams to define and document critical data elements, business rules, and data standards in the enterprise data catalogue.
Manage Data Quality: Proactively monitor the quality of data within your domain, establish data quality rules and metrics, and lead root-cause analysis to resolve data issues.
Govern Data Access: Review and approve requests for access to data in your domain, ensuring compliance with Elanco’s data governance policies and security standards.
Drive Issue Resolution: Triage and manage data-related issues, working with data producers and consumers to ensure timely and effective remediation.
Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee the data lifecycle for critical data assets, from creation and acquisition to usage, archival, and eventual disposal. Ensure compliance with data retention policies and regulatory requirements.
Champion Data Literacy: Promote the proper use and understanding of data within your business area and across the enterprise , acting as a key resource and advocate for data-driven decision-making.
Collaborate with Governance Bodies: Participate in and provide input to the Data Council and Data Governance Committee , representing the needs and status of your specific data domain and the impact of the data you oversee across the enterprise .
Serve the business: Actively contribute to the design and evolution of Elanco's data architecture, translating business requirements and strategic priorities into actionable data model and integration specifications. This includes p roactively identifying opportunities to leverage data assets and architectural improvements to drive innovation and achieve Elanco's strategic business objectives .
Measure Impact & Success: Collaborate with business and IT to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the business value and impact of data quality and architectural improvements on strategic outcomes.
Champion Best Practices : Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in data management and architecture, recommending innovative solutions to enhance Elanco's data capabilities .