Covetrus
Animal Health Technology
MetadataManager
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“Metadata Manager at Covetrus. Skills: Data Governance, Metadata Management. Facilitate creation of metadata standards. Maintain metadata standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Support value creation; Support cost efficiency; Support service quality; Support risk management
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Critical thinking; Derive patterns; Derive insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, 5 years progressive data governance and/or data management experience, 9 years combined higher education and/or relevant work experience (in lieu of degree), 5 years data governance or data management experience (in lieu of degree)
Nice to Have
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
What You'll Do.
Facilitate creation of metadata standards
Maintain metadata standards
Communicate metadata standards
Govern metadata standards
Enforce metadata standards and policies
Design metadata frameworks
Develop metadata frameworks
Monitor metadata system performance
Implement optimizations
Ensure metadata accuracy
Ensure metadata completeness
Ensure metadata consistency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ensure metadata systems meet requirements
Support strategic goals
Identify data management risks
Ensure business compliance
Coordinate metadata standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Data scientists; Analysts; Engineers; Business stakeholders; Data Stewards
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Convey complex data concepts
Full Job Description
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. The Metadata Manager plays a critical role in enforcing Data Governance policies that oversee the business information life cycle, supporting value creation, cost efficiency, service quality, and risk management goals. This role drives data governance strategy by partnering directly with senior management, lines of business, and technology teams to ensure consistent understanding and stewardship of our data assets. The Metadata Manager collaborates with Data Management team partners to promote awareness, standards, and cooperation across the organization. As a subject matter expert in metadata and data management best practices, this individual ensures that metadata is managed in accordance with Covetrus policies and standards, remains fit for its intended purposes, and continuously evolves to meet the company's growing needs. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. _Other duties may be assigned._ * Facilitate the creation of, maintain, communicate, and govern metadata standards — including business definitions, data quality rules, lineage, and business ownership. * Enforce metadata standards and policies through technology, governed processes, and interpersonal coaching and influence. * Design and develop scalable, efficient, and secure metadata frameworks that store, organize, and communicate metadata across the organization; leverage deep expertise in metadata technologies to ensure system integrity. * Monitor metadata system performance, proactively diagnose and troubleshoot issues, and implemen
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