Metadata Analyst

About the Role

The Metadata Management Analyst will be a key contributor to defining, implementing, and maintaining Workday’s metadata management strategy. This role will work closely with data owners, data stewards, and technology teams to ensure that metadata is effectively captured, governed, and utilized across the organization. The Metadata Management Analyst will play a vital role in shaping our data landscape and empowering data-driven decision-making by enhancing data discoverability, improving data quality, and supporting data governance initiatives. This role also acts as a primary point of contact for data consumers, responsible for curating data assets and managing a data certification program to build trust.

Responsibilities are as follows :

Act as the primary point of contact for business users seeking to discover, understand, and trust data.

Partner with Subject Matter Experts on day-to-day catalog management, including documenting terms and metrics, tagging assets, and linking them to business context.

Design and manage the business process for certifying data assets, working with data stewards to establish trust and formal verification.

Partner with stakeholders and the Data Governance team to establish and maintain ownership of data assets.

Develop and deliver training materials and workshops for business and technical users to drive platform adoption.

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple geographies and time zones to drive global consistency and alignment.

Develop and implement metadata management processes, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy of metadata across the enterprise.

Support data governance initiatives by ensuring that metadata is aligned with data policies, standards, and procedures.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of metadata management processes and tools and recommend improvements.

About You

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized data professional with a strong understanding of metadata management principles and best practices. You will play a key role in shaping our data landscape and empowering data-driven decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in data management with a focus on data governance and metadata management.

1+ years of experience working with metadata management tools and platforms.

Experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., Atlan, Collibra, Alation, Informatica).

Experience working with data governance frameworks.

Proficiency in SQL and data analysis.

Other Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data manipulation and automation.

Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, dbt cloud, Fivetran, Atlan, Acceldata,GitHub Actions) and related data services.