Data Steward Opportunity at Schiphol

We are looking for a Data Steward to join the Security, Safety and Environment business domain at Schiphol. The various business domains at Schiphol are taking exciting steps with your help to become even more data-driven and to put data at the heart of every key decision.

You will manage data as a strategic asset for use cases that have a direct impact on the airport and its passengers. When you look out of the office window, you can see your work in action.

Connecting Your World

As a Data Steward, you support Schiphol’s business by taking significant steps to become more data-driven, contributing to the vision of a truly Autonomous Airport. You have the opportunity to connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world. How to make this happen? That's up to you! At Schiphol Group, we have confidence in your talents, including your ability to:

• Enforce data policies for the data products in scope, including tasks like identifying critical data elements, monitoring data quality, and analyzing deviations to find the root cause.
• Negotiate and implement Data Delivery Agreements for data sources.
• Ensure data privacy and implement data protection policies.
• Manage metadata and its relationships in the Enterprise Data Catalog and Business Vocabulary.
• Roll out data literacy training and education for data owners within your scope.
• Develop practical tools and processes to execute existing data policies.

About Schiphol Group

With around 2,800 colleagues, we go the extra mile to connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world in the best possible way. Innovation, safety, and cooperation are top priorities. This commitment supports the economy and people both in the Netherlands and beyond.

By the way, did you know that:

• There were 441,969 aircraft movements at Schiphol in 2023?
• You can reach 305 destinations from Schiphol Airport?
• Schiphol Airport saw 71 million passengers in 2023?

About the Team

With the help of data, we can organize our daily processes in a smarter, more efficient, and effective manner. This journey is not without challenges: the quality and availability of data are critical for success, data issues must be resolved smoothly, and privacy and ethics must always be guaranteed.

As a Data Steward, you are a subject matter expert in one of the Schiphol business domains. You will take responsibility for metadata curation, data quality requirements, data issue analysis and resolution, and improving data quality within that business domain, working closely with both the business and the data domain consultant to whom you will report. You will support data owners and data consumers with your expertise, while contributing to the maturity of data management and governance within Schiphol, in line with our data strategy and goals.

Alongside the Data & Analytics department, you will work for the Security, Safety & Environment business domain. Your work will contribute to creating a safe, secure, and healthy environment for passengers, employees, and partners by adhering to regulations, implementing preventive measures, and managing crises effectively. Moreover, your work will play a crucial role in controlling all people and goods on our premises, managing security operations 24/7 in a dynamic environment. The Safety and Security departments rely on our data products to make informed decisions daily, and your work ensures that these insights can be trusted.

Job Details

Duration: ASAP - 31 DEC 2025 with an option for extension

Location: Haarlemmermeer

ZZP: Not allowed

Application Deadline: 10 Jun. 2025, 06:00

You've Got This

In this role, you should have strong analytical insight, communication skills, and be well-organized. Other than that, you have:

• Higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) education level, preferably in data science, business administration, or data/information management.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., data steward, data analyst).
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of data management principles (such as DAMA-DMBOK) and data management tools (e.g., Collibra).
• Experience in developing and delivering training sessions.
• Must possess a ‘Verklaring Geen Bezwaar’ (VGB-Burgerluchtvaart) at the start of the assignment.
• Knowledge of Azure and Databricks is a plus.

Working conditions: This job role offers a balanced split between operational (run) and project (build) work, with a distribution of 75% operational and 25% project-related tasks. To minimize the impact on business operations, some changes may be scheduled outside of regular business hours.

Do you want this too? Do you aspire to be the best version of yourself? We are delighted to support your development and invest in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged. We provide you with the freedom to innovate and take initiative. By offering numerous growth opportunities, we help you exceed your own expectations and excel in your work, enabling you to grow both personally and professionally.

Moreover, you can expect the following benefits based on a 36 or 40-hour working week:

• An Employee Benefit Budget equivalent to 10% of your monthly income, which you can use according to your preferences. This budget allows you to purchase additional holiday days or make additional contributions to your pension.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of location-independent work, depending on the team's planning.
• 100% reimbursement of commuting costs if you travel using public transportation. If you commute by car or motorcycle, you can opt for a commuting allowance.
• A pension scheme with a contribution rate of only 5% from your side.

Let's get to know each other.

Are you the person we are looking for? The new colleague who wants to strengthen our client's team and make a difference for yourself, our customers, and society? We would love to receive your application for this vacancy.

Please note: Even if you don't meet all the criteria mentioned in the profile, but you believe you can fulfill the role effectively, we encourage you to apply. We invest in your growth and development.

Responses to applications are handled in accordance with our vacancy management process.

If you have any questions about the application process, ww will be happy to assist you via email (info@if-solutions.nl) office +31 10 210 87 90 or through the provided application link.

Screening is a standard part of the application process. We assess candidates based on the screening procedures followed by our client to ensure that new employees are reliable and suitable for their roles.

For this vacancy, an individual assessment and skills testing may be included as part of the application process.

We believe that everyone is unique, and it is precisely these differences that help us become an even better bank. That's why we are curious to know more about you.