PIM Architect_Texas

PIM Architect:

High Level requirements for the Role

• Lead remediation efforts for the existing Product Information Management (PIM) system, identifying gaps and driving sustainable improvements.
• Provide technical thought leadership across teams, shaping strategy and guiding architectural decisions for PIM modernization.
• Spearhead the migration to a scalable, next-generation PIM platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate and negotiate effectively with cross-functional product teams to balance priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus.
  Design and document robust architectural blueprints that support scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Advocate for cloud-native best practices; while Azure is preferred, experience with any major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, etc.) is welcome.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in PIM, data governance, and cloud architecture to inform strategic direction and innovation.
• Exposure to any PIM systems such as InRiver is desirable 

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate the existing PIM system, identifying functional and technical gaps.
• Lead the selection and recommendation of a best-fit PIM solution from the market, considering platforms like InRiver, STIBO, Riversand, Akeneo, etc.
• Architect and drive the migration to a next-generation PIM platform aligned with scalability, performance, and integration needs.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, solution documents, and technical roadmaps.
• Act as a technical thought leader, influencing cloud and data strategies across cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to align architecture with business objectives.
• Promote and apply cloud-native practices with a preference for Azure but openness to AWS or GCP.
• Stay up to date with industry trends in PIM, MDM, data governance, and cloud ecosystems.
• Provide hands-on support for development, deployment, and integration of the PIM solution.
• Foster collaboration, resolve technical conflicts, and drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and solution design, preferably on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience in PIM tool evaluation, implementation, and modernization—ideally with platforms like InRiver, STIBO, or similar.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, integration, and governance in a multi-brand, multi-market, multi-language context.
• Hands-on development experience with modern technologies including:
  • Programming: Java, JavaScript
  • Data: SQL, XML, normalized databases
  • Web services: REST, SOAP
  • Platforms: Linux, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience leading large-scale PIM or MDM projects from conception to delivery.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to mentor teams and engage stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional, and distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience in digital commerce or product distribution platforms.
• Familiarity with data integration tools, ETL pipelines, and PIM APIs.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong customer-facing experience and the ability to bridge business and technical requirements.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post