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Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.\nWhether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.\nThe Data Steward improves the trust, quality, and usability of enterprise data across Thorlabs’ analytics ecosystem, including Dynamics 365, Azure Synapse, ADLS, and Power BI. This role is responsible for defining and maintaining business terms and critical data elements, documenting data lineage, establishing and monitoring data quality rules, and partnering with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and business subject-matter experts to remediate issues and standardize definitions.\nThe Data Steward drives consistent understanding of KPIs and calculations, supports change governance, and communicates impacts to stakeholders so data-driven decisions can be made with confidence. Success in this role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration across the Enterprise Data Management team and business partners.\nAlthough the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.\nThis position may have access to ITAR related information. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Workers granted Refugee status, or Workers granted Asylum) upon hire.\nEssential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:\nDefine and maintain business glossary entries and critical data elements (CDEs) for prioritized domains (Purchasing, Production, Sales, Inventory, Finance, Quality, etc.). \nEstablish data quality rules (completeness, validity, uniqueness, timeliness), coordinate technical implementation, monitor dashboards, and drive root-cause analysis and remediation with data owners. \nMaintain end-to-end data lineage and metadata from D365 through Synapse (serverless/dedicated) and into Power BI datasets and reports, using tools such as Microsoft Purview. \nOperate the data issue intake and triage process through Azure DevOps; define priorities, SLAs, track remediation progress, and validate fixes. \nReview changes to schemas, transformations, and business logic; assess downstream impacts; update definitions; and publish change communications to stakeholders. \nCoordinate dataset certification and endorsement processes; assist with sensitivity labelling and data protection requirements in partnership with IT/InfoSec. \nSupport user acceptance testing for models and reports; develop user documentation, data guides, and training materials to support adoption. \nCompile and present stewardship health metrics - data quality trends, issue MTTR, risks, and resolved items - to leadership. \nIn addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:\nMeeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures. \nAdhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. \nThe Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.\nPhysical Activities: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This may include lifting files, opening cabinets, bending, or standing as necessary.\nRequirements\nExperience:\n5+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, data management, or closely related analytics roles. \nHands-on SQL experience for tracing data lineage and validating business rules. \nPractical experience with Azure data platforms (Azure Synapse, ADLS) and Power BI (datasets, lineage, endorsement workflows). \nDemonstrated ability to establish glossaries and definitions and to manage structured data quality and issue remediation processes with business stakeholders. \nStrong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences. \nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Analytics, or a related field. \nSpecialized Knowledge and Skills:\nFamiliarity with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations data structures or Synapse Link. \nFamiliarity with Microsoft Purview or similar data cataloging tools. \nExperience using Azure DevOps for backlog and issue management and comfort working within Git-based change workflows. • Strong documentation, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. \nProficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).\nPay range for this position is $67,000 -$94,000 annually depending on experience\nThorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. 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