Global Standards Manager
About The Position
Global Standards Manager – Web & Agentic Data Ecosystems. If you have been thinking about making a change and want to play a role in shaping how data powers the future of commerce, this is your opportunity. At GS1 US, we bring industries together to solve supply chain challenges and drive global standards that make business possible. As technology continues to evolve, your work will help ensure GS1 standards remain foundational to how businesses connect, transact, and share trusted data. What is in it for you You will work at the intersection of web technologies, data, and global standards in a role that is highly visible across GS1 and with external stakeholders. You will influence how GS1 standards evolve to support emerging technologies and ensure they remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment. You will have the opportunity to partner with global stakeholders, retailers, brands, and solution providers to drive adoption and shape how standards are used across modern commerce ecosystems. You will work with a collaborative and mission-driven team in a company known for its world-class culture and commitment to making a meaningful impact. In return, you will be rewarded with competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to do work that shapes how business operates globally.
Requirements
- Technically curious problem solver who understands how web technologies, data models, and emerging technologies come together to enable interoperability across systems and industries.
- Comfortable operating in evolving environments and bring a strong point of view on how standards should adapt to support what comes next.
- Experience working with APIs, web architectures, and data formats such as JSON or JSON-LD and understand how semantic data models support scalable, machine-readable systems.
- Experience in supply chain environments or deep expertise in semantic web technologies and data models, and understand how structured data enables connectivity across organizations and platforms.
- Energized by the opportunity to evolve existing standards to support modern use cases, including AI-driven and machine-based interactions.
- Strong collaborator who can work across industries, translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance, and bring GS1 expertise into broader discussions to drive adoption and impact.
Responsibilities
- Advance GS1 standards such as Digital Link, Web Vocabulary, and the Global Data Model to support modern, machine-driven use cases.
- Drive alignment of GS1 standards with web technologies, including APIs, JSON-LD, and semantic data models.
- Monitor and engage with emerging ecosystems and protocols, assessing implications and recommending how GS1 standards should evolve.
- Contribute to the development of machine-readable standards, including schemas, APIs, and developer tooling.
- Partner with retailers, brands, and solution providers to validate use cases and drive adoption of GS1 standards.
- Provide thought leadership on trusted, interoperable data across identity, semantics, and provenance domains.
- Translate industry needs into standards-based solutions that enable scalable and interoperable data exchange.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Annual employee bonus program
- Health (medical, RX, dental, vision) - effective immediately
- 401(k) with Employer Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing Contributions - effective immediately
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Mental Health and Wellbeing (6 employer sponsored therapy and coaching sessions)
- Individual Wellness Platform
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO and Company Paid Holidays
- LinkedIn Learning
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Kudos (employee recognition and engagement platform)
- Catered Lunches 2x/week on in office days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
