Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Data Steward to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of data governance practices, policies, and standards, with a proven track record of managing and improving data governance programs. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.

You will be primarily responsible for the following activities but not just limited to these

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, procedures and standards

• Establish data quality metrics and ensure adherence to data quality standards across the organization

• Collaborate with data stewards across different departments to enforce data governance policies and resolve data-related issues

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of metadata repositories, ensuring that data is properly cataloged and easily accessible

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies regarding data privacy and security

• Develop and maintain data lineage documentation to track the flow of data across the organization

• Understand Business & Functional requirements and prepare Detailed Technical specifications

• Establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships with other IT groups (including Production Support, Cloud Admin Team etc.) and key business stakeholders

• Generate regular reports on data governance metrics and present findings to senior management

Where you'll be working…

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer with Hands-On Experience in implementing Push/Pull Message Queueing (Data Distribution) solutions on Cloud Platform

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of experience.

• Four or more years of total IT Experience including 2+ years of Cloud Platform Experience

• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), data quality management, metadata management, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

• Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Work closely with business units, IT and other stakeholders to align data governance initiatives with business objectives

• Demonstrated ability to lead data governance initiatives and projects

• Well versed with Agile Development Methodologies

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Identify, assess, and resolve data governance issues promptly and efficiently

Even better if you have one or more of the following…

• Relevant certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or similar

• Experience on GCP Cloud Platform

• Knowledge of Cloud Orchestration & Workflow scheduler Tools

• Knowledge on Reporting tools like Looker, Qlik etc.

• Experience in analyzing large amounts of information to discover trends and data

• Experience with Data Quality and Performance Tuning

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.