Perficient · 1 day ago
PIM Strategist/Architect
Perficient is a global AI-first consultancy that partners with innovative enterprises to deliver business results through AI. The PIM Strategist/Architect will lead strategic initiatives to help clients effectively activate products and enhance their market presence by optimizing product content management and driving operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of product activation strategies that align with business goals and customer expectations
Architect solutions that support the end-to-end lifecycle of product content—from onboarding and enrichment to syndication and performance optimization
Partner with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to understand how product data drives conversion, compliance, and brand consistency
Define governance models for product data quality, completeness, and readiness for market
Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to assess current product content processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Design scalable frameworks for managing product attributes, hierarchies, and relationships across categories and regions
Guide clients in building internal capabilities around product content operations, including roles, workflows, and KPIs
Translate business requirements into actionable architecture and implementation plans
Mentor delivery teams and ensure alignment with strategic objectives throughout project execution
Qualification
Required
A PIM Strategist is expected to be knowledgeable in commercial PIM and MDM solutions, inclusive of Akeneo, Inriver (and other solutions like Syndigo, Stibo)
10+ years of experience in digital transformation, product content strategy, or enterprise architecture
5+ years of experience leading PIM/PXM initiatives focused on product activation and merchandising
Strong understanding of how product content impacts eCommerce, retail, and omnichannel experiences
Proven ability to design and implement product data models that support business agility and scalability
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and IT
Familiarity with product lifecycle processes including onboarding, enrichment, localization, and syndication
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives
Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making
Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations
Proven experience in leading multiple concurrent projects and driving internal initiatives
Experience leading customer workshop sessions to educate customers on the latest technology trends and best practices
Ability to elicit requirements and communicate clearly with non-technical individuals, development teams, and other ancillary project members
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff
Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field, or commensurate experience; Master's degree a plus
Must be open to occasional travel
Preferred
Experience with product content governance and operational models
Understanding of digital shelf analytics and performance metrics
Ability to lead change management and organizational readiness for PIM/PXM transformation
Knowledge of industry trends in product experience, personalization, and content automation
Company
Perficient
Perficient is an IT consulting firm that helps companies adapt their systems to third party software products that use internet.
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Funding
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$65.3M2024-05-05Acquired
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