Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME)

About the role

The Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME) provides specialized knowledge and strategic support for data‑related initiatives across the organization. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, and technology functions, the SME ensures data is accurate, meaningful, well‑managed, and aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and define data needs, structures, and quality standards.
• Review data sources, models, workflows, reports, and dashboards to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support data governance by defining glossaries, dictionaries, metadata, ownership, and classification standards.
• Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, scientists, developers, and project managers during workshops, testing, and validation activities.
• Assist with data migration, system implementation, reporting development, analytics projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Validate analytical outputs, ensuring recommendations are meaningful and aligned with business context.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of data management, governance, quality, and information management principles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear data definitions and validation rules.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross‑functional technical and business teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence data strategy and governance across the organization.
• Collaborative environment with diverse data and technology professionals.