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Master Data Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and enterprise software regularly file LCAs for this title, making it a strong target for international candidates on OPT or seeking direct sponsorship.
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This position reports to:
Programs and Operations Leader
In this role, you will oversee Master Data operations and Customer Master Data management within SAP (Torque) ERP. You will drive global process standardization, continuous improvement, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and customer experience. Each day, you will lead the process and KPIs for a high-performing team, ensure service excellence, and deliver results against key operational and performance metrics.
The work model for this role is: Hybrid but could be Remote for the ideal candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Master Data creation, maintenance, archiving, and governance activities, ensuring high data quality, service continuity, and adherence to agreed service levels.
- Lead end-to-end process design and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize, simplify, and automate Master Data processes, improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Support business users and projects through a network of Master Data specialists and super users, collaborating with Digital, Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
- Own the development and ongoing evaluation of performance metrics, reporting, and data analytics across Master Data Operations to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and drive data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Proficiency in SAP/Torque, Salesforce.com and Master Data Governance (MDG).
- Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer service or sales support.
- Proficiency in data analytics, Power BI (or equivalent) and dashboard development.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or black belt) certification or equivalent experience applying continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI - Hybrid
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Programs and Operations Leader
In this role, you will oversee Master Data operations and Customer Master Data management within SAP (Torque) ERP. You will drive global process standardization, continuous improvement, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and customer experience. Each day, you will lead the process and KPIs for a high-performing team, ensure service excellence, and deliver results against key operational and performance metrics.
The work model for this role is: Hybrid but could be Remote for the ideal candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Master Data creation, maintenance, archiving, and governance activities, ensuring high data quality, service continuity, and adherence to agreed service levels.
- Lead end-to-end process design and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize, simplify, and automate Master Data processes, improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Support business users and projects through a network of Master Data specialists and super users, collaborating with Digital, Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
- Own the development and ongoing evaluation of performance metrics, reporting, and data analytics across Master Data Operations to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and drive data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Proficiency in SAP/Torque, Salesforce.com and Master Data Governance (MDG).
- Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer service or sales support.
- Proficiency in data analytics, Power BI (or equivalent) and dashboard development.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or black belt) certification or equivalent experience applying continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI - Hybrid
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Master Data Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to master data management. A degree in information systems, computer science, or business information technology maps more cleanly than a general business degree, so position your transcripts and job duties to show that alignment explicitly.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under titles like 'Master Data Specialist' and 'Master Data Analyst.' Employers with recent certifications have already cleared the prevailing-wage process and are more likely to repeat it for the right candidate.
Target ERP-heavy industries with open roles
Manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics firms running SAP or Oracle MDM systems file the most LCAs for this title. Focus your applications on companies mid-implementation or post-merger, when master data cleanup and governance work spikes and sponsorship willingness rises with headcount need.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Migrate Mate shows employers with confirmed LCA sponsorship history for data roles, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Search by role type and location to surface active sponsors before you spend time customizing applications for employers who don't file.
Clarify STEM OPT eligibility before your offer
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like information systems or computer science, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer, since E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT authorization.
Align your offer letter title with your LCA
The job title on your offer letter must match what your employer certifies on the LCA filed with DOL. If HR uses an internal title like 'MDM Analyst' but files under a different O*NET-mapped title, ask for clarification early so your USCIS petition and LCA stay consistent throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Master Data Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Master Data Specialist as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as information systems, computer science, or supply chain management. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position routinely applies theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, particularly around data governance frameworks and ERP system architecture.
Which visa types are available to international candidates applying for Master Data Specialist jobs?
The H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored full-time roles. F-1 students can work under OPT for 12 months after graduation, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension available if the degree is in a qualifying STEM field. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is possible for candidates with a confirmed long-term employer.
What degree background do employers typically require for visa sponsorship in this role?
Most employers sponsoring H-1B petitions for Master Data Specialist positions list a bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, computer science, or business analytics as the minimum requirement. Some enterprise employers accept equivalent combinations of education and experience, but USCIS scrutinizes these more heavily. A directly related degree in an IT or data discipline makes the specialty occupation argument easier to sustain and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
How do I find Master Data Specialist jobs where employers are open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for data management roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for similar positions. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process, which often leads to wasted time with employers who don't have an established immigration workflow.
Does the type of ERP system I work with affect my sponsorship prospects?
Indirectly, yes. Employers running SAP S/4HANA, Oracle MDM, or Informatica MDM are more likely to need specialized candidates they can't easily hire domestically, which strengthens the business case for sponsorship. Your experience with a specific platform also makes the specialty occupation argument more concrete, since USCIS looks for roles requiring a specific body of highly specialized knowledge rather than general data entry or reporting skills.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Master Data Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.