Lead Data Steward

About us   At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.   The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.    We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .   Job Summary   Lead Data Specialist act as delegates of the Data Owner and are responsible for protecting, managing, and enhancing the data assets under their domain. They collaborate closely with cross-functional data stakeholders including business teams, data governance, data quality, and technology partners-to ensure data is trustworthy, well-defined, and effectively used. Lead Data Specialist proactively identify data issues, drive root‑cause resolution, and champion data standards and governance practices across the organization.   What you will do

Act as the delegate of the Data Owner to safeguard, manage, and optimize critical data assets, ensuring adherence to data governance policies, business rules, and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic direction and expert guidance to Data Product Managers and Data Stewards, influencing the design, implementation, and maintenance of high‑quality, trusted data products. Review, validate, and approve data governance artifacts—including business rules, data definitions, data quality requirements, and metadata standards—and hand over endorsed rules to the Data Quality team for operationalization. Lead and mentor the Data Stewardship team, offering tactical guidance, monitoring execution, and ensuring consistent adoption of data governance practices across business functions. Drive data quality improvements and master data integrity, partnering with cross‑functional teams to identify data issues, assess current-state maturity, and prioritize remediation and sustainment activities. Report data governance and stewardship progress to the Data Governance Council, including key metrics, risk implications, adoption challenges, and proposals for policy updates or enhancements. Evaluate cost, benefits, and business value for governance initiatives, supporting decision-making, resource planning, and long‑term sustainability of data governance programs.

About you - Skills and Qualifications   Essential :

Strong experience in Business Capability frameworks and understanding how data supports end‑to‑end business processes. Hands‑on experience with Data Governance practices, including data quality, metadata, and stewardship activities. Working knowledge of Collibra or similar data governance platforms.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience   Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, or related functions. Proven track record working as a Data Coordinator or Lead Data Steward, Data Governance Lead, or similar role. Experience collaborating with Data Owners, Data Product Managers, and enterprise governance bodies. Demonstrated success implementing or enhancing enterprise data governance programs. Prior experience leading data stewardship teams or cross‑functional workgroups. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority.  Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, particularly in identifying