Senior Digital Data Steward Specialist

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary
Trusted product data is foundational to Caterpillar's Prime and Parts digital experiences, Cat.com, Shop.cat.com, Parts.cat.com, dealer eSites, and beyond. The Product Data Steward brings a data science and analytics lens to product data quality across both domains: profiling, scoring, and modeling Prime and Parts attribute data at scale, and using statistical and automated methods, not manual review, to find and resolve the exceptions that matter most.
What You Will Do
Build and maintain statistical data quality scorecards for Prime product attributes, tracking completeness, consistency, and accuracy over time
Use SQL and Python to profile Prime product data, identify anomalies, and quantify the business impact of data quality issues
Design dashboards and visualizations that surface Prime data health trends to engineering and business stakeholders
Apply automated rules and statistical models to triage data quality exceptions, replacing manual review with scalable detection
Partner with Data Quality Engineering to build reusable profiling and reconciliation logic that can extend across other product domains
Define and continuously refine content standards and business rules for Prime product data based on data-driven analysis
Support enrichment and migration validation for Prime by measuring data readiness quantitatively rather than by spot-check
Communicate data quality findings and trends clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What You Will Have
Value Realization: Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, monitor and manage business activities and resources to determine and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case.
Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud-based solutions and their applications; ability to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions to meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
Database Design (Physical): Knowledge of database systems; ability to establish a data model for designing an organization's database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects: Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
Consideration for Top Candidates
Experience in data quality engineering, data analytics, or a related data science discipline
Proficiency in SQL and Python for data profiling, statistical analysis, and automation
Experience building dashboards or scorecards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Familiarity with PIM/MDM platforms such as Akeneo; experience with product data a plus
Practical experience applying statistical or machine learning techniques to data quality or anomaly detection
Bachelor's in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalant working experience
Proficiency with AI-assisted analytics tooling (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) preferredorts to recap current findings and issues in data, processes or event models.
Other Key Skills:
Data Analysis: Knowledge of data profiling, statistical analysis, and quality scoring methods; ability to translate findings into clear, prioritized action.
Data Governance: Knowledge of data governance and content standards; ability to define and enforce them using measurable, repeatable criteria.
Product Domain Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Prime product domain; ability to apply that context to data quality analysis.
Data Visualization: Knowledge of dashboarding and reporting tools; ability to turn data quality metrics into decision-ready visuals.
Automation Mindset: Ability to identify manual review processes that can be replaced with automated, statistically grounded checks.
Additional Details:
This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO, or Irving, TX
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 10% travel
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$108,318.00 - $169,060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 27, 2026 - October 5, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion o