Senior Digital Data Steward Specialist

Caterpillar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Data Steward to enhance data quality across Prime and Parts data. You will profile, score, and model data attributes, using automated methods to detect and resolve critical exceptions, while partnering with engineering to build scalable profiling logic.

You will design dashboards to monitor data health, apply statistical models, and ensure data standards align with business rules for Prime product data across multiple domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in data-related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in data profiling, quality scoring and governance.
• Experience profiling Prime product data and building data-driven rules and models.

Responsibilities

• Profile Prime product data using SQL and Python to identify anomalies and quantify impact.
• Design dashboards and visualizations to surface data health trends to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Apply automated rules and statistical models to triage data quality exceptions at scale.
• Collaborate with Data Quality Engineering to build reusable profiling and reconciliation logic.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data profiling

Dashboards

Data quality

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Akeneo

MDM

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary

Trusted product data is foundational to Caterpillar's Prime and Parts digital experiences, Cat.com, Shop.cat.com, Parts.cat.com, dealer eSites, and beyond. The Product Data Steward brings a data science and analytics lens to product data quality across both domains: profiling, scoring, and modeling Prime and Parts attribute data at scale, and using statistical and automated methods, not manual review, to find and resolve the exceptions that matter most.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain statistical data quality scorecards for Prime product attributes, tracking completeness, consistency, and accuracy over time
• Use SQL and Python to profile Prime product data, identify anomalies, and quantify the business impact of data quality issues
• Design dashboards and visualizations that surface Prime data health trends to engineering and business stakeholders
• Apply automated rules and statistical models to triage data quality exceptions, replacing manual review with scalable detection
• Partner with Data Quality Engineering to build reusable profiling and reconciliation logic that can extend across other product domains
• Define and continuously refine content standards and business rules for Prime product data based on data-driven analysis
• Support enrichment and migration validation for Prime by measuring data readiness quantitatively rather than by spot-check
• Communicate data quality findings and trends clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What You Will Have Value Realization:

• Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, monitor and manage business activities and resources to determine and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case.
• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions and their applications; ability to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions to meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of database systems; ability to establish a data model for designing an organization's database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
• Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
• Practical experience applying statistical or machine learning techniques to data quality or anomaly detection

Consideration for Top Candidates

• Experience in data quality engineering, data analytics, or a related data science discipline
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data profiling, statistical analysis, and automation
• Experience building dashboards or scorecards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Familiarity with PIM/MDM platforms such as Akeneo; experience with product data a plus
• Practical experience applying statistical or machine learning techniques to data quality or anomaly detection
• Bachelor's in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalant working experience
• Proficiency with AI-assisted analytics tooling (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) preferredorts to recap current findings and issues in data, processes or event models.

Other Key Skills:

• Data Analysis: Knowledge of data profiling, statistical analysis, and quality scoring methods; ability to translate findings into clear, prioritized action.
• Data Governance: Knowledge of data governance and content standards; ability to define and enforce them using measurable, repeatable criteria.
• Product Domain Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Prime product domain; ability to apply that context to data quality analysis.
• Data Visualization: Knowledge of dashboarding and reporting tools; ability to turn data quality metrics into decision-ready visuals.
• Automation Mindset: Ability to identify manual review processes that can be replaced with automated, statistically grounded checks.

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO, or Irving, TX. Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. This position will require up to 10% travel. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Pay Range: $108,318.00 - $169,060.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement \* These benefits also apply to part-time employees Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 27, 2026 - October 5, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.