Senior Master Data Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Master Data Specialist joins the Data Office within Novonesis IT and helps shape how master data supports global business operations and digital transformation. The role ensures that master data is governed, trusted, and aligned across the enterprise, partnering with business and IT stakeholders worldwide to improve data quality, accelerate decision-making, and support the company’s purpose through data excellence. As a strategic expert in Master Data Management (MDM), the specialist leads enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize master data capabilities, strengthen governance frameworks, and enable business transformation. The work combines strategic leadership, project management, change management, and data governance. The position is based in Franklinton, North Carolina, in a hybrid work environment, with collaboration across global teams and occasional travel depending on project and business needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in Master Data Management, Project Management, Data Governance, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience working with ERP, CRM, and/or MDM platforms such as SAP or Salesforce.
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and change management methodologies.
- Proven track record of leading complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams in global organizations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across organizational levels.
- Advanced knowledge of master data domains, including customer, supplier, product, and financial data.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business challenges into effective data solutions.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programs.
- Knowledge of emerging MDM technologies and data governance trends.
- Experience designing and implementing data quality frameworks.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to enterprise data.
- Experience delivering training, workshops, or organizational change initiatives.
- Certifications in project management, change management, data governance, or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Lead transformation initiatives to modernize master data management tools, processes, and practices.
- Drive process optimization and automation opportunities across master data workflows.
- Ensure master data readiness and alignment during ERP, CRM, and other large-scale system transformations.
- Develop and execute change management strategies that drive adoption of new data processes and governance frameworks.
- Manage high-impact master data projects, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, and delivery execution.
- Establish and maintain enterprise-wide master data governance standards, policies, and best practices.
- Conduct data quality assessments and implement improvements that increase data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Partner with business process owners to ensure governance frameworks support operational and compliance requirements.
- Advise stakeholders on best practices in master data management.
- Mentor and coach junior team members and contribute to Novonesis’ long-term master data strategy.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Healthcare savings account option.
- Employee assistance program.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- All benefits begin on the first day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
