Own product data taxonomy & classification  

• Define and manage product categories, hierarchies, and attribute structures across all Business Units.  

• Ensure standardization and consistency of taxonomy across systems and regions.  

Drive product data governance  

• Establish and maintain data standards, naming conventions, and classification frameworks.  

• Partner with PIM COE, DAM COE, MDM, and DocCMS teams to align governance models.  

Cross-functional collaboration  

• Work closely with Product managers and Business Units to understand product structures and ensure accurate data representation.  

• Act as the bridge between  Marketing, IT, and data/platform teams.  

Product data quality & enrichment  

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of product data across platforms (eCommerce, ERP, marketplaces).  

• Support enrichment of product content including attributes, descriptions, and media alignment.  

Product onboarding & lifecycle management  

• Define and manage workflows for new product setup, updates, and deprecation.  

• Ensure smooth data flow across upstream and downstream systems.  

Platform & integration support  

• Collaborate on PIM platform enhancements and integrations with DAM, ERP, and other systems.  

• Support implementation of scalable data processes and automation.  

Process optimization  

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in product data flows and recommend improvements.  

• Drive continuous improvement in taxonomy and data management practices.  

Analytics & performance alignment  

• Partner with Marketing and Analytics teams to ensure product data supports discoverability, SEO, and conversion. 

Success Metrics 

• Taxonomy consistency across BUs  

• Product data completeness & accuracy  

• Time to onboard new products 

• Reduction in data errors / rework  

• Improved SEO readiness and product discoverability 

Key Skills & Competencies: 

• Experience leading or implementing PIM platforms (e.g., Convergence, Akeneo, Salsify, Inriver, Stibo, Informatica, or similar). 

• Strong understanding of product taxonomy design, data governance, and product content lifecycle management. 

• Experience integrating PIM with ERP, DAM, marketing automation, and analytics ecosystems. 

• Working knowledge of SAP Commerce Cloud, or similar e-commerce platforms. 

• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills. 

General/Soft skills: 

• Work hours: Available for meetings and discussions until 12 noon CST 
• Adaptability: The candidate should be willing to adapt to the evolving needs of the Marketing teams and support appropriately. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 

• 8+ years of experience in Product Information Management 

• Proven experience leading PIM strategy and implementation, including taxonomy design, product data governance, quality frameworks, and integration with ERP, DAM, and eCommerce systems. 
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills, with the ability to link digital commerce and product data initiatives directly to revenue and business outcomes