Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kennametal is hiring a Manager of Product Information Management to lead its global PIM function and team. The role sets strategy and governance for accurate, enriched customer-facing product data across digital channels, while partnering with internal teams, customers, distributors, and strategic partners to improve product information and digital experiences.
Responsibilities
- Own the creation and communication of the Product Information vision, goals, roadmap, and release plan
- Build internal and external customer partnerships in order to analyze customer needs, internal constraints, cost-benefit analysis, and develop product roadmap
- Develop scope and define backlog items (epics/features/user stories) that guide the scrum development team
- Refine and prioritize backlog items based on business objectives, own interface with development team to ensure execution
- Key stakeholder throughout each scrum event, including planning, refinement, review, and sprint
- Manage the team to ensure accurate product data is delivered to all channels, including web, CAD/CAM partners, and distribution partner websites
- Ambassador for the Digital Product Information internally and externally and owns the Return on Investment (R.O.I.)
- Perform audits and reports measuring data quality and completeness
- Identify gaps in product data and processes and define processes, guidance, and standards to manage product data
- Define process, roles, and required training to create a world-class product management ecosystem at Kennametal
- Research and analyze market, competitors, and best-in-class peer companies
- Increase an understanding of Agile practices, Design Thinking, new technologies opportunities and other new trends
- Own technology initiatives around delivering optimal PIM and MDM experience
- Work closely with Business Owners / SMEs to synchronize digital product development release readiness
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Information Management, Digital Commerce, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Information Management, Product Marketing, Portfolio Management, Commercial Excellence, Digital Commerce, Customer Experience, or a related business function
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global organization
- Proven success managing complex business processes, programs, products, or platforms throughout their lifecycle
- Experience leading and developing teams in a collaborative, matrixed environment
- Strong understanding of how product information supports customer experience, digital commerce, sales enablement, and business growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to influence and drive alignment across functions including Engineering, Global Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Digital teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering business results in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding leadership, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Digital Commerce, eCommerce, or related data management disciplines
- Experience with enterprise PIM platforms such as Stibo Systems, SAP, Informatica, or similar solutions
- Familiarity with product data governance, taxonomy, classification, and data quality best practices
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments
- Product Owner, Agile, Scrum, or Project Management certifications
- Experience using Jira or similar work management and collaboration tools
- Understanding of system integrations and digital product information ecosystems
- Experience supporting customer-facing digital transformation, eCommerce, or customer experience initiatives
Benefits
- Remote work
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