Product Information Management Technical Lead

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

24d • $90,000 - $143,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced PIM Technical Lead with deep expertise in Salsify , Widen , and other Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Experience Management (PXM) platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, configuration, integration, and enhancement of PIM/PXM solutions across the enterprise, ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent product data delivery across digital channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and supporting PIM solutions with at least 3+ years working with Salsify and/or Widen.
• Strong experience in PIM/PXM configuration, taxonomy setup, channel exports, and API-based integrations.
• Working knowledge of product data syndication to retailers, marketplaces, and digital commerce platforms.
• Solid understanding of digital asset management (DAM) integration and content governance principles.
• Proficiency with JSON, XML, and REST/SOAP APIs for integration with ERP (SAP, Oracle) and eCommerce systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business, marketing, and IT teams to deliver high-quality product content experiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong SQL skills, with experience querying Oracle databases for operational and integration purposes
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting (KSH/SH) and command-line operations
• Experience building or supporting automated jobs (Jenkins or similar) and file-based integration pipelines
• Strong documentation, communication, and project coordination capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other PIM/PXM tools such as Stibo, Informatica PIM, Riversand, Syndigo.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and product data quality strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME and hands-on lead for PIM platforms, primarily Salsify and Widen, supporting configuration, enhancements, and integrations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, digital marketing teams, and data governance teams to define PIM/PXM requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and implement data models, workflows, channel exports, and syndication strategies within Salsify, Widen, and similar platforms.
• Integrate PIM systems with ERP, DAM, eCommerce, and syndication endpoints using APIs and ETL pipelines.
• Drive the implementation of product taxonomy, attribution models, validation rules, and governance standards.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify performance gaps, and apply optimizations to improve scalability and reliability.
• Support master data management strategies and ensure alignment between product data and customer-facing content.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging PIM/PXM tools and best practices to improve product data operations.
• Lead technical discussions with vendors and manage integration partners for platform enhancements and support.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees