MDM (Master Data Management) Business Analyst
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas · New Haven, CT · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, document, and validate business requirements related to master data domains (Customer, Vendor, Product, etc.)
- Analyze business processes that create, update, and consume master data across systems (ERP, CRM, BI)
- Map current-state vs. future-state data flows and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications for MDM solutions
- Support definition and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and business rules
- Collaborate with business data owners and data stewards to establish data ownership and accountability
- Define and monitor data quality rules, KPIs, and exception handling processes
- Aid in initiatives such as deduplication, golden record management, and data standardization
- Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, Operations, IT) to align on master data requirements
- Facilitate workshops and working sessions to define data standards and business rules
- Act as liaison between business users and technical teams (MDM platform, integration, BI)
- Support implementation and enhancement of MDM tools (e.g., workflows, approvals, data models)
- Participate in system integration discussions involving MDM and downstream systems (ERP, CRM, DW)
- Absorb and assist in testing (UAT), validation, and deployment of MDM-related changes
- Document MDM processes, workflows, and data lifecycle
- Develop reports and dashboards to monitor data quality and MDM adoption
- Identify opportunities to expand MDM capabilities to new data domains
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, consistency, and usability
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business, Information System, Data Analytics, or related field
- 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data, analytic, or MDM initiatives
- Strong understanding of Master Data Management concepts, including Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Golden Record Management, and Data Quality Frameworks
- Experience with MD Platforms (e.g., Profisee or similar) and integration tools
- Knowledge of data modeling, SQL, and data integration concepts
- Familiarity with tools like PowerBI or other reporting platforms
- Understanding of workflows, approvals, and data lifecycle processes
- Azure Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, Databricks, and Logic Apps preferred
- Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Pipelines, Warehouse, and Semantic Models) preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to navigate complex enterprise data landscapes
- Self-driven professional with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
- Comfortable working in high-priority, time-sensitive environments with on-call support responsibilities
- Up to 25% travel based on project requirements