2026INH- Metadata Management Advisor

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What role you will play in our team

The Metadata Management Advisor is responsible for managing stakeholder operations related to Collibra Data Catalog (Data Intelligence Platform). Primary responsibilities include coordinating efforts with data asset stewards in the business, managing a portfolio of ongoing business support needs, serving as a Collibra power user (expert), and reinforcing a culture of data governance and data-centricity through efforts inside Collibra tool(s).

The role will be based in Bengaluru, Whitefield and is a full-time office-based position.

What you will do

• Coordinate efforts with data asset stewards in the business;
• Manage a portfolio of ongoing business support needs for Collibra;
• Collaborate with the CDO Agile System of Delivery (SoD) team to further mature services related to Collibra.
• Commit to the work to accomplish in a sprint or program increment and drive value through continuous delivery;
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data within the Collibra Data Catalog by implementing and monitoring data quality standards and processes;
• Develop and deliver training programs for end-users and data stewards to enhance their understanding and effective use of Collibra tools;
• Assist in the creation and enforcement of data governance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and data integrity;
• Generate and analyze reports on data catalog usage, data quality metrics, and other key performance indicators to inform decision-making and continuous improvement;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within the data catalog and discovery functions;
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with data management and governance, ensuring the security and privacy of data assets.
• Should work as a liaison between Business and IT

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Develop business processes in Visio or related software;
• Translate business and technical processes into technical requirements reflecting opportunities for automation or self-service;
• Integrate external and internal best practices into business operations or processes;
• Effective understanding of the importance of data and metadata for the execution of business processes or decisions;
• Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, and employ judgment to offer thoughtful, concise input toward resolutions of problems;
• Leadership skills needed to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan deliverables within a project team;
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with strong English proficiency;
• Professional must have great communication skills and previous experience as a liaison between business staff (requestors) and IT staff (developers) acting as a requirements translator;
• Must be comfortable to present product developments to CDO Leadership Team, Business Lines' Senior Management and Data Community at Large;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote), Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows, and major browsers (Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome);
• Basic understanding of SQL and data querying techniques to support data discovery and analysis tasks;
• Experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) to effectively manage and deliver data-related projects;
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions;
• A focus on understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring a positive user experience with data catalog tools.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with equivalent experience;
• Ability to leverage external best practices from the DAMA DMBOK.
• Minimum 4 years of Experience
• Exposure to Collibra Data Intelligence Platform configuration and customization;
• Exposure to Collibra automated workflows (not necessarily as a developer);
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices, including data stewardship, data quality management, and metadata management.

Preferred skills & Qualification: 

• Professional must have great communication skills and previous experience acting as a liaison between business units, IT, and data governance teams to facilitate clear communication and alignment on data-related initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Collibra Ranger Certification are an important plus.

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