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My client is looking for an experienced Data Steward.

Job Description:

Today, the customer is confronted with the evolution of the energy landscape (integration of renewable energy and decentralized production, arrival of new players on the market, closure of central generation units, arrival of batteries, EV, CRM, CEP, etc.) and the possibilities of digitalization (automation, AI, remote monitoring,...) combined with the great ambitions of the main activities (support electrification, integration flexibility, congestion management, ...)

Data plays a key role in supporting these evolutions: more and more, data is an enabler for the decision-making process (operational, tactical, strategic). However, we are confronted with a number of data-related challenges, which make the customer want to focus on, among other things:

• Setting up data domains. All data is assigned to a domain, to which an owner is assigned. The owner then becomes accountable for the data in their domain. They are supported by the data steward, who is responsible for monitoring data quality, etc.
• The switch from IT-led data products to business-led data products. The responsibility for high-quality, timely delivery of data products will lie with the business. The elaboration of the data products is then done by multidisciplinary (business and IT) teams, which also include the data steward.
• Extensive training and coaching, including for the data stewards, in order to be able to make and support transition.
• Governance of all this is important and will also be set up (including for data stewards).

It is therefore clear that the Data Steward plays a crucial role in our data-driven ambitions!

Service description:

Some examples of the tasks are:

• Have an understanding of the business processes for which he/she takes on the role of data steward,
• for a specific business activity, record and document the Business Concepts, the Business Terms, the Business and Data Quality Rules, the Business Lineage to which they fall, their Business Impact, etc., so that the current level of data management for that activity can be measured (KPIs), eg via dashboards;
• lead root cause analysis when the current value of a KPI does not match the target value;
• propose, coordinate and follow up on the implementation of solutions (curative actions or long-term solutions); you are in close contact with business and IT for this,
• You support the data owner within his domain and contribute to the development of products.

Additional requirements:

• You are familiar with the electricity sector or you are able to quickly gain insight into this sector and the underlying concepts.
• You have several years of experience as a data steward.
• You have experience in SQL, Python, ... or analytical tools.
• You are familiar with data models and IT architecture.
• With your analytical skills, you will tackle complex problems in a simple and structured way.
• You are familiar (processes & tools) with data management, data quality management, metadata management.
• Concepts such as business glossary; data lineage, data contracts, ... have no secrets for you.
• You are proactive and have a sense of responsibility.
• You have a hands-on mentality.
• With your communication skills, you will make workshops run smoothly, taking on a leadership role if necessary.
• You enjoy working with others and you are a team player.
• You have great powers of persuasion. You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English.

Languages:

You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English

Location:

Hybrid role, 3 days per week can be remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels Belgium, ideally candidates will already be based in Belgium.