Data Quality Specialist

Lawson Software, the world's 3rd largest ERP provider, is looking to grow our business in America. Leading the industry in providing collaborative, industry-tailored enterprise software, Lawson solutions are designed to fundamentally improve the business performance of our clients' organizations. The open architecture of our solutions offers our clients the choice of directly deploying a pre-configured solution or customizing our product offerings to conform to their business processes.



Job Summary:

The Data Quality Specialist is responsible for Marketing Operations data quality control, including data quality tracking, data cleansing and database maintenance. This role will also support the work of the Data Quality Manager in managing the data requirements of Marketing users around the world, uploading data into Marketing Operations databases, and working with Lawson’s internal ITS department on database integration and analysis projects. The Data Quality Specialist will also take on ad hoc data projects as requested by the Manager, Database Marketing, and assist Data Entry Specialists with data update projects as workload allows.



Essential Functions:

(30%) Tracking global marketing data quality in addressable market database, including completeness, duplication and corporate relationship data. Merge and cleanse data as required.

(30%) Work with Data Manager to execute data imports into addressable market database and daily flow of information coming from third parties making sure all pertinent data is entered into system and that their systems are updated with our current information.

(30%) Execute ad-hoc projects assigned by the Manager, Database Marketing to improve data completeness and usability in the databases, including assisting Data Entry Specialists with manual data improvement projects as necessary

(10%) Work with ITS and the Data Manager to ensure the accuracy of dataflow between outside parties and Lawson. Manage integration points and test results regularly to ensure accuracy.



Minimum Qualifications:

Skilled in Relational Databases, File Transfer Protocol

Microsoft Office skills

2 years marketing or other contact database background

1 year database administration

Excellent communication skills

Success record of tracking and improving data quality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Access database management

Ability to create complex data queries in Microsoft Access, SQL or other query language.

Willingness to perform detailed and repetitive tasks when needed to ensure consistent data quality



Preferred Qualifications:

Software/Technology industry knowledge

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, IT, or related field

Operating Systems Knowledge



Benefits: Lawson offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical and Dental Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan (Immediate enrollment), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Flexible Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000/year), and a Corporate Workout Facility.



Lawson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

To Apply:

Please go to www.lawson.com/careers and find the Search Jobs link.  Find job # 704 and APPLY!