Data Steward Specialist

Be part of an amazing story

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 plays a direct role in making Macy's data usable, trusted, and decision-ready. This role owns the quality and clarity of data definitions in the enterprise catalog, ensuring teams can quickly find, understand, and confidently use data to drive business outcomes. Partnering closely with analytics, product, and engineering teams, the Data Steward helps turn complex data into a reliable asset that powers everyday decisions across the company.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and enhance the Enterprise Data Catalog, including domains, assets, attributes, KPIs, definitions, and relationships.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and enforce metadata standards, naming conventions, and certification workflows.
• Validate technical metadata and lineage ingested from multiple sources.
• Monitor catalog usage and provide training and support to end users.
• Partner with data owners and stewards to ensure proper data ownership and stewardship assignments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and documentation.
• Perform data profiling and quality checks to ensure metadata accuracy and completeness.
• Define data quality checks with business stakeholders and validate implementation results.
• Support the Data Governance Architect and other governance team members as needed.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned data domains.

Skills You Will Need

• Data Stewardship: Applies governance principles to maintain accurate and complete metadata across enterprise systems.
• Collibra Expertise: Utilizes Collibra tools to manage data catalog assets and workflows effectively.
• Metadata Management: Ensures consistency and compliance with established standards for metadata and lineage.
• Data Quality Analysis: Conducts profiling and validation to maintain trusted data assets.
• Communication: Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and conveys technical concepts clearly.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understands data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in data stewardship, governance, and metadata management.
• Skilled in Collibra with certification preferred.
• Possesses a curious mindset to build a foundational understanding of the retail business sector.
• Possesses high levels of ownership, innovation, and simplification with a strong bias for action.
• Knowledgeable about data privacy regulations and data classification practices.
• 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.