Product Data Manager

LOCATION: 4 days onsite in Duluth or Atlanta, GA ANTICIPATED DURATION: 1 year with opportunity to convert to FTE This Product Manager will help build and evolve the next generation of product catalog and product data platforms . This is a data-focused Product Management role , centered on Product Information Management (PIM), Product Data, Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and product onboarding . Responsibilities: Own and maintain the product roadmap for assigned Product & Catalog capabilities. Partner with business and product leadership to evaluate and prioritize opportunities. Translate business strategy into product and technology strategy in partnership with engineering. Define product vision, value propositions, OKRs, success metrics, and measurable outcomes. Identify dependencies and opportunities across the broader product data ecosystem. Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technology. Provide thought leadership and translate product vision into actionable plans. Product Data, PIM & Governance Lead products and capabilities related to Product Data, Data Governance, Master Data Management, and PIM . Help define how product information is structured, managed, governed, onboarded, and distributed across enterprise systems. Partner with engineering and data teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Develop a deep understanding of product data processes and business workflows. Drive improvements to data quality, governance, onboarding, and distribution processes. Help define strategies and roadmaps for exposing product, vehicle, location, and catalog services through APIs and data feeds. Support solutions using PIM/MDM platforms such as STIBO STEP or similar technologies. Execution & Delivery Drive prioritization of product capabilities based on business value, customer needs, and strategic objectives. Own and prioritize the product backlog. Define and document requirements through epics, features, and user stories. Partner with UX, engineering, business stakeholders, and agile practitioners throughout the product development lifecycle. Track releases and communicate delivery progress and roadmap updates. Plan and facilitate user showcases, acceptance testing, and product demonstrations. Use data and analytics to measure product performance and inform prioritization decisions. Continuously improve product management and product delivery practices. Stakeholder Management Represent the Product & Catalog domain during enterprise planning and discovery. Manage stakeholder expectations around scope, priorities, backlog, and delivery. Communicate product vision, strategy, roadmap, and progress across all levels of the organization. Coordinate cross-domain prioritization and sequencing. Build strong partnerships across Business, UX, Engineering, Data, and Technology teams. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Product Management and/or Experience Management. 5+ years working in Scrum/Agile development environments. 5+ years of experience with product backlog prioritization and refinement. 5+ years of product ownership experience, including roadmap development, planning, and delivery. 3+ years of experience designing Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), catalog data management, or data distribution solutions . Experience with PIM/MDM platforms such as STIBO STEP or similar technologies. Strong understanding of product data structures, data governance, data management, and data flows . Ability to understand data concepts such as tables, relationships, joins, and SQL at a level that enables effective partnership with engineering and data teams. Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to use data to break down complex problems and develop actionable plans. Proven ability to define goals, KPIs, analytics, and success metrics to measure product value. Proficiency creating, prioritizing, and accepting user stories. Experience conducting user research and testing to understand customer and business needs. Experience conducting competitive research and analysis. Experience coaching or mentoring more junior Product Managers/Product Owners is a plus. Preferred Experience: Nice-to-Have Experience Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry . Experience with automotive aftermarket catalog standards such as ACES and PIES. Experience working with automotive product catalogs, vehicle fitment, or product data. Experience in B2B and/or retail environments. Experience with product data onboarding, catalog publishing, or product distribution. Experience working with APIs, feeds, or other methods of distributing catalog and product data. Experience supporting, mentoring, or managing Product Owners. The hourly pay rate range for this position is $65. to $78.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at #J-18808-Ljbffr Synergis