Job Description
Product Information Management (PIM) Design Consultant A growing retail and B2C technology business needs an experienced PIM consultant to design the foundations of its enterprise product data capability. This is a focused, time-boxed assignment to define the target model and hand over a clear blueprint for delivery.You will set the design direction, not run the long-term function. The goal is a well-structured, governable PIM design that the business can build and operate with confidence.Scope of the assignmentDesign the PIM data model, data dictionary, taxonomy and classification structures, including inheritance and variant modelsDefine the data governance, ownership and quality framework for product informationProduce a phased capability roadmap, sequencing increments that prove value at each stageSpecify integration patterns and product data contracts between PIM and adjacent enterprise systemsDefine the approach to enrichment, validation and catalogue performance, including rule-based and AI-assisted methodsAlign the design with product, merchandising, digital, eCommerce and technology stakeholdersKey deliverablesTarget PIM data model and taxonomy designGovernance and operating frameworkIntegration and data contract specificationsPhased delivery roadmap with clear handover documentationWhat we are looking forStrong track record designing enterprise PIM capability in complex retail or B2C environmentsHands-on experience with leading enterprise PIM platformsStrong data modelling and analysis skills, including profiling and migration designProven ability to design governance and operating frameworks, not just configure toolsConfident engaging and aligning non-technical stakeholdersAble to work at pace and leave a clear, buildable design behindNice to haveExperience across multi-brand, multi-locale catalogues at scaleFamiliarity with relevant product data and classification standardsTPBN1_UKTJ
