Data & AI Business Analyst — MDM & Transformation

Kearney; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney Activate is seeking a Business Analyst to help translate business requirements into structured, actionable deliverables for data, MDM, and AI initiatives. You will work with business stakeholders, SMEs, product owners, and technical teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities include supporting enterprise data and MDM transformations, aligning process designs with system requirements, and aiding agile delivery from planning to delivery tracking; you will help prepare

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in IT consulting, business analysis, data analysis, MDM, or related transformation roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in agile environments and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, iterative delivery environments.
• Ability to independently manage deliverables and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting enterprise data management or Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives preferred.
• Comfortable leveraging modern AI tools and technologies to drive efficiency and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise data and Master Data Management (MDM) transformation initiatives across process, data, and technology workstreams.
• Translate business discussions and stakeholder requirements into structured, high-quality business and functional deliverables.
• Develop content supporting various MDM request types and workflows.
• Maintain and update master data attribute files and related governance documentation.
• Ensure alignment between business process designs, system requirements, and UI/screens.
• Partner with SMEs, stakeholders, and design leads to gather, refine, and document requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable inputs to development teams responsible for system configuration and build activities.
• Support agile delivery activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, testing coordination, and delivery tracking.
• Track key project metrics, business trends, and delivery progress.
• Support leadership in preparing materials for workshops, working sessions, and key decision meetings.

Skills

IT consulting

Data analysis

MDM

Agile

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced delivery

Job description

Kearney Activate is seeking a Business Analyst to help translate business requirements into structured, actionable deliverables for data, MDM, and AI initiatives. You will work with business stakeholders, SMEs, product owners, and technical teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities include supporting enterprise data and MDM transformations, aligning process designs with system requirements, and aiding agile delivery from planning to delivery tracking; you will help prepare