Master Data Steward: Reference Data & Special Projects

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Enterprise Master Data Steward - Reference Data & Special Projects to be the focal point for reference data quality, governance, and strategic data initiatives. You will partner with business and IT to define standards, policies, and procedures across enterprise data assets, ensuring trust and usability for decision-making.

You will lead data governance in strategic programs and collaborate with the Data Office to align data architecture with business objectives, driving

Qualifications

• Educational background aligned with data governance principles.
• Experience with data governance, quality, and stewardship.
• Familiarity with data cataloguing and data quality tooling.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary owner for reference data and governance.
• Represent data governance in special projects and initiatives.
• Define and document critical data elements and business rules.
• Monitor data quality and establish rules & metrics; drive issue remediation.
• Oversee data lifecycle, retention, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Data Council and Governance Committee.

Skills

Data governance

Data cataloguing tools

Data quality management

Analytical mindset

Communication & influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data, Process, or related field

Tools

Data cataloguing tools

Data quality software

Job description

Elanco is seeking an Enterprise Master Data Steward - Reference Data & Special Projects to be the focal point for reference data quality, governance, and strategic data initiatives. You will partner with business and IT to define standards, policies, and procedures across enterprise data assets, ensuring trust and usability for decision-making.

You will lead data governance in strategic programs and collaborate with the Data Office to align data architecture with business objectives, driving