Job Description Perficient is a global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose. We currently have a career opportunity for a PIM Strategist to join our Commerce practice. This role can be remote with occasional travel. Preference is for someone to be based in Chicago, IL, or Minneapolis, MN, to support clients in those markets. Job Overview: We are seeking someone with deep expertise in Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Experience Management (PXM) to lead strategic initiatives that help clients activate products and bring them to market effectively. This role is ideal for someone who understands the intersection of product data, merchandising, and customer experience—and can architect solutions that drive operational efficiency and digital shelf performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement strategies that optimize how product content is created, managed, enriched, and syndicated across channels. This is a leadership role that blends business acumen, technical architecture, and consultative skills to deliver transformative outcomes. Responsibilities • Lead the development of product activation strategies that align with business goals and customer expectations. • Architect solutions that support the end-to-end lifecycle of product content—from onboarding and enrichment to syndication and performance optimization. • Partner with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to understand how product data drives conversion, compliance, and brand consistency. • Define governance models for product data quality, completeness, and readiness for market. • Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to assess current product content processes and identify opportunities for improvement. • Design scalable frameworks for managing product attributes, hierarchies, and relationships across categories and regions. • Guide clients in building internal capabilities around product content operations, including roles, workflows, and KPIs. • Translate business requirements into actionable architecture and implementation plans. • Mentor delivery teams and ensure alignment with strategic objectives throughout project execution. Qualifications • A PIM Strategist is expected to be knowledgeable in commercial PIM and MDM solutions, inclusive of Akeneo, Inriver (and other solutions like Syndigo, Stibo). • 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, product content strategy, or enterprise architecture. • 5+ years of experience leading PIM/PXM initiatives focused on product activation and merchandising. • Strong understanding of how product content impacts eCommerce, retail, and omnichannel experiences. • Proven ability to design and implement product data models that support business agility and scalability. • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and IT. • Familiarity with product lifecycle processes including onboarding, enrichment, localization, and syndication. • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives. • Experience in consulting or professional services environments preferred. • Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making. • Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. • Proven experience in leading multiple concurrent projects and driving internal initiatives. • Experience leading customer workshop sessions to educate customers on the latest technology trends and best practices. • Ability to elicit requirements and communicate clearly with non-technical individuals, development teams, and other ancillary project members. • Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff. • Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s degree a plus. • Must be open to occasional travel. Preferred Skills • Experience with product content governance and operational models. • Understanding of digital shelf analytics and performance metrics. • Ability to lead change management and organizational readiness for PIM/PXM transformation. • Knowledge of industry trends in product experience, personalization, and content automation. The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in this overview . Who We Are Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed. What We Believe At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special. We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet. Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed. Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. About Us Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues. About The Team Our award-winning Commerce team partners with the industry’s leading technology providers to design, build, and support digital experiences that delight our Fortune 500 customer base and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. Our dedicated teams in Commerce, PIM (Product Information Management), OMS (Order Management), and content delivery simplify the complexity of Commerce so that every touchpoint delivers a unified and exceptional customer experience. Select work authorization questions to ask when applicants apply 1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? 1. Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?