Product Information Manager

Description:

The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in innovative solutions for commercial kitchens, residential indoor and outdoor appliances, and industrial processing systems. With over 120 renowned brands, Middleby designs and markets state-of-the-art products that inspire creativity and elevate cooking to an art form. Middleby Residential, part of this elite portfolio, combines legendary craftsmanship with modern technology to create iconic appliances that empower chefs and home cooks alike to craft culinary masterpieces.

We have a great opportunity for a Product Information Manager to join our team! This position is remote.

The Manager, PIM & Digital Catalog Architecture is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Middleby Residential’s digital product information and selling infrastructure. This role leads the end-to-end buildout of our Product Information Management (PIM) ecosystem - ensuring product data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across all customer-facing platforms.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with technical mastery - capable of architecting systems, championing PXM (Product Experience Management) across the enterprise, and driving value through the intelligent use of product data. This person will regularly collaborate with approximately 50 cross-functional stakeholders inside and outside the organization to deliver world-class digital product experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning and technical design of Middleby Residential’s digital selling infrastructure.
• Define and translate business requirements into scalable PIM architecture.
• Build and manage the Akeneo PIM data model, including locales, channels, categories, families, attributes, measurements, currencies, and associations.
• Develop automation workflows and ensure system reliability, usability, and integration efficiency.
• Develop and maintain the product catalog taxonomy across brands and categories.
• Define product data requirements by category and collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee quality assurance for all product data to maintain integrity and consistency across digital channels.
• Own the configuration, scope, and day-to-day management of integrated systems such as Bynder, Middleby Product Catalog (MPC), and connected brand websites.
• Partner with IT and platform vendors to optimize system performance, data synchronization, and interoperability.
• Ensure seamless functionality across connected platforms and digital data tools.
• Build and manage product data exports for manual and automated syndication.
• Manage partner product needs and distribution via the Middleby Product Catalog (MPC).
• Oversee assortment control and data consistency across partner channels.
• Champion PXM across the enterprise, serving as a key evangelist for product data excellence and digital enablement.
• Provide training, coaching, and resources for cross-functional teams to drive adoption of PIM best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, IT, eCommerce, and vendor partners to create a unified product experience strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in digital catalog management, PIM/MDM systems, or product data architecture.
• Proven expertise in Akeneo (or comparable PIM systems).
• Experience integrating with Bynder (DAM tool), websites, CDN, and related digital commerce tools.
• Strong understanding of product data standards, taxonomy design, and syndication strategies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

Middleby Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

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