Metadata & Data Catalog Lead at Trimble Inc. in Lake Oswego, OR | USD122,642-165,466 | Kablio

Role

Description

user training

metadata monitoring

metadata curation

integration support

platform configuration

automation enrichment

Promote catalog adoption across the business by developing training materials, conducting onboarding sessions, and supporting end users.
Monitor metadata quality, ensure consistency, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to increase discoverability and compliance.
Partner with data engineers, data stewards, and governance teams to curate technical and business metadata, and ensure alignment across domains.
Support the integration of metadata from BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), databases (e.g., Snowflake), and pipelines into the catalog.
Establish and maintain metadata management standards, including data classifications, taxonomy, lineage, glossary terms, and stewardship metadata.
Maintain and configure the enterprise data catalog platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, or DataHub), ensuring high availability, usability, and integration with enterprise data sources.
Contribute to automation of metadata enrichment using rule-based tagging or GenAI-assisted NLP features when appropriate.
Collaborate with Data Governance and Data Quality leads to ensure metadata supports policies, lineage, and trusted data scoring.

Requirements

sql

python

snowflake

data catalog

metadata

5+ years

Proven ability to document, manage, and communicate complex metadata and data asset details to technical and non-technical users.
Basic familiarity with SQL and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks).
Familiarity with AI or NLP-based metadata enrichment tools or tagging frameworks.
Understanding of data governance frameworks (DCAM, DMBOK) and their application to catalog strategy.
Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise data cataloging platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, DataHub).
Experience using automation or scripting (e.g., Python, APIs) for metadata operations.
Strong understanding of metadata management practices, including business glossary, data lineage, classifications, and stewardship.
5+ years of experience in data cataloging, metadata management, or data governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of curiosity and continuous improvement.
Background working in complex or multi-domain organizations.
Experience working cross-functionally with data engineering, governance, and business stakeholders to support catalog and metadata requirements.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 1978

Company Established

Trimble's origins as a provider of high-precision positioning solutions for the GPS market.

Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation.
Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency.
Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics.
Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems.
Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management.
Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Culture + Values

Create a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and grow together.
Encourage intentional growth and humility.
Foster innovation through curiosity and problem-solving.

Environment + Sustainability

1.5°C Alignment

Science-Based Targets

Approved SBTi in 2022 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement.

50% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030.

50% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions

Aim to cut absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030, covering fuel, energy, and transportation activities.

100% Renewables

Electricity Source

Commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources annually by 2025.

Operate LEED-gold & silver-certified buildings (Westminster, Colorado) and BREEAM-certified offices (Espoo, Finland) featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, EV charging, and heat-pump systems.

Inclusion & Diversity

30%

Female Representation

Percentage of employees globally who are female.

35%

Diverse Hiring

Percentage of new hires in the US in 2022 that were BIPOC.

327 Internship Diversity

Number of interns hired globally in 2023, with over half being women or people of color.

$880K

DEI Philanthropy

Invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion-related initiatives since 2021, toward a $1 million goal by 2025.

Female representation increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2019.

Articles

Trimble Careers — sales engineering & presales roles advice

Experiences with Trimble Business Center (grading & paving)

Rant on Trimble repair costs and right-to-repair issues

Critique of SketchUp subscription model under Trimble

Trimble hiring software developer (June 2024)

Role

Description

user training

metadata monitoring

metadata curation

integration support

platform configuration

automation enrichment

Promote catalog adoption across the business by developing training materials, conducting onboarding sessions, and supporting end users.
Monitor metadata quality, ensure consistency, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to increase discoverability and compliance.
Partner with data engineers, data stewards, and governance teams to curate technical and business metadata, and ensure alignment across domains.
Support the integration of metadata from BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), databases (e.g., Snowflake), and pipelines into the catalog.
Establish and maintain metadata management standards, including data classifications, taxonomy, lineage, glossary terms, and stewardship metadata.
Maintain and configure the enterprise data catalog platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, or DataHub), ensuring high availability, usability, and integration with enterprise data sources.
Contribute to automation of metadata enrichment using rule-based tagging or GenAI-assisted NLP features when appropriate.
Collaborate with Data Governance and Data Quality leads to ensure metadata supports policies, lineage, and trusted data scoring.

Requirements

sql

python

snowflake

data catalog

metadata

5+ years

Proven ability to document, manage, and communicate complex metadata and data asset details to technical and non-technical users.
Basic familiarity with SQL and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks).
Familiarity with AI or NLP-based metadata enrichment tools or tagging frameworks.
Understanding of data governance frameworks (DCAM, DMBOK) and their application to catalog strategy.
Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise data cataloging platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, DataHub).
Experience using automation or scripting (e.g., Python, APIs) for metadata operations.
Strong understanding of metadata management practices, including business glossary, data lineage, classifications, and stewardship.
5+ years of experience in data cataloging, metadata management, or data governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of curiosity and continuous improvement.
Background working in complex or multi-domain organizations.
Experience working cross-functionally with data engineering, governance, and business stakeholders to support catalog and metadata requirements.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1978

Company Established

Trimble's origins as a provider of high-precision positioning solutions for the GPS market.

Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation.
Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency.
Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics.
Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems.
Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management.
Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Culture + Values

Create a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and grow together.
Encourage intentional growth and humility.
Foster innovation through curiosity and problem-solving.

Environment + Sustainability

1.5°C Alignment

Science-Based Targets

Approved SBTi in 2022 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement.

50% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030.

50% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions

Aim to cut absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030, covering fuel, energy, and transportation activities.

100% Renewables

Electricity Source

Commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources annually by 2025.

Operate LEED-gold & silver-certified buildings (Westminster, Colorado) and BREEAM-certified offices (Espoo, Finland) featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, EV charging, and heat-pump systems.