Product Information Manager; PIM​/Product Data Lead

Position: Product Information Manager (PIM) / Product Data Lead
Location: Newtongrange

Product Information Management (PIM) Design Consultant A growing retail and B2C technology business needs an experienced PIM consultant to design the foundations of its enterprise product data capability. This is a focused, time-boxed assignment to define the target model and hand over a clear blueprint for delivery. You will set the design direction, not run the long-term function. The goal is a well-structured, governable PIM design that the business can build and operate with confidence.

Scope of the assignment Design the PIM data model, data dictionary, taxonomy and classification structures, including inheritance and variant models Define the data governance, ownership and quality framework for product information Produce a phased capability roadmap, sequencing increments that prove value at each stage Specify integration patterns and product data contracts between PIM and adjacent enterprise systems Define the approach to enrichment, validation and catalogue performance, including rule-based and AI-assisted methods Align the design with product, merchandising, digital, eCommerce and technology stakeholders Key deliverables Target PIM data model and taxonomy design Governance and operating framework Integration and data contract specifications Phased delivery roadmap with clear handover documentation What we are looking for Strong track record designing enterprise PIM capability in complex retail or B2C environments Hands-on experience with leading enterprise PIM platforms Strong data modelling and analysis skills, including profiling and migration design Proven ability to design governance and operating frameworks, not just configure tools Confident engaging and aligning non-technical stakeholders Able to work at pace and leave a clear, buildable design behind Nice to have Experience across multi-brand, multi-locale catalogues at scale Familiarity with relevant product data and classification standards