Product Data Manager

Acuity Inc.•Brossard, QC

72d

About The Position

The Product Data Manager is responsible for ensuring that product data, from design to end of life, is consistent, reliable, secure, and accessible. The role focuses on defining and deploying robust data governance processes to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. In addition, the Data Manager is accountable for the quality and consistency of items and product data across internal systems, such as ERP, CRM, PLM, and other critical operational systems. The Product Data Manager is the enterprise owner of product data standards and has the authority to define, enforce, and evolve data structures, naming conventions, and data quality rules across all business units.

Requirements

Master’s degree or DEC with a specialization in Data Analysis, Data Management, or equivalent
5 to 10 years in a similar role preferred
End-to-end understanding of BMS product manufacturing
Strong expertise in SQL query development
Office & BI tools: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, Domo
Self-confidence and autonomy
Strong analytical mindset
Clear and effective communication
Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA

Responsibilities

Ensure the structure, quality, and consistency of product data throughout the product life cycle (items, bills of materials, components, pricing, etc.).
Populate and maintain databases according to the needs of stakeholders.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and completeness across all internal systems (ERP, PLM, CRM, eStore).
Act as the reference for product master data topics across Sustaining Engineering and Operations.
Define and maintain a robust data governance framework with all stakeholders to ensure data reliability.
Ensure data consistency and categorization across internal stakeholders and subsidiaries (INC, SAS, KE2, and future acquisitions).
Own and enforce product data standards.
Work with R&D, Product Management, and Operations to support the creation of new items across systems (ERP, PLM).
Maintain and update lifecycle tables and statuses based on product lifecycle stages and operational needs.
Ensure lifecycle data supports sustaining activities such as redesign, obsolescence management, and product improvements.
Contribute to the implementation of monitoring and analytics tools to anticipate product maintenance needs and generate projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the Sustaining Engineering group.
Take ownership of these tools, ensuring their maintenance, continuous improvement, and adoption.
Define and own the product data model in preparation for PLM implementation.
Coordinate and execute mock data migration and cutover rehearsals in collaboration with IT
Provide stakeholders with actionable, data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities and intervention needs.
Support the deployment and long-term operation of the PLM system.
Monitor market trends and technological developments related to data management and associated tools.
Recommend the adoption of new technologies and best practices to improve data management and operational efficiency.
Provide data support for risk management activities within the Sustaining Engineering group.