Master Data Steward

About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever‑changing environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting it with cutting‑edge technologies and continuous advancements.

Dublin, CA

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented SAP MDG Master Data Steward to join our team. This role combines expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) with the responsibilities of a Data Steward, focusing on managing and maintaining the integrity of master data while enforcing data governance policies.

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deletion of master data records in SAP MDG.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and data quality assessments to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage defined data quality KPIs within your scope of responsibility.
• Act as the contact person for data‑related questions and assist employees in understanding data.
• Document and maintain all catalogue‑relevant elements, including business descriptions, governance roles, data lineage, data quality, and data policies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define local data standards and governance processes, ensuring compliance with established policies.
• Educate local data users on best practices for data creation and management to uphold business requirements.
• Actively supervise data entry processes to enforce data integrity and quality, ensuring that all data records meet organizational standards.
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with CSOPs/SOPs, enforcing processes at every stage of the data lifecycle.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to gather requirements and ensure alignment on master data initiatives.
• Grant data access permissions and ensure that the right people have access to the required data.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in master data management, preferably within an SAP environment.
• Experience with SAP MDG and data stewardship is highly desirable.

• Understanding of business areas underlying owned data objects.
• Effective communicator and initial point of contact for data‑related questions.
• Strong team player and collaborator.
• Affinity for setting up, maintaining, and sharing documentation for data asset management.
• Good understanding of data cataloguing and quality.
• Knowledge of relevant data standards and formats.
• Ability to evaluate data assets regarding conformance with data policies and processing conditions.

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts and data quality tools.
• Certification in SAP MDG or related fields is a plus.

The annual pay range for this position is $94,200 - $117,800. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, and complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee or of the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends.

Tina Eilerman