Configuration Engineer, Product Information Management Technology

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Although we're an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswear's Digital Technology (CDT) group enables an IT infrastructure across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support all capabilities to drive inspiring product creation thru multi-channel consumer experiences in a fast-paced apparel and footwear industry.

The Product Information Management (PIM) System Administrator is primarily responsible for providing global customers with quality product information across channels in local languages. This position will work closely with Digital, IT, Product Management, Marketing, and subject matter experts throughout the organization to develop PIM solutions and is responsible for its results. The candidate is passionate about driving the digital commerce strategy across the organization and is innovative, enthusiastic, and organized with the ability to remove roadblocks and strong creative problem-solving skills.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Work as part of the PIM Team to define, build, and maintain workflows within the PIM platform to improve, operationalize and streamline product enrichment processes across all Brands and Channels.
• Establish guidelines for collaboration around product content collection, creation, management, syndication, and analysis
• Create and manage business rules and processes in PIM to support standard work and continuous improvements
• Determine and implement taxonomy, hierarchies, attributes and user privileges
• Collaborate with the PIM team to define, measure and report on KPIs to inform successful introduction and use of PIM capabilities, as well as product data quality
• Identify gaps in product content when mapped to channel requirements, and formulate plans to fill those content gaps to improve the product enrichment process
• Become a PIM expert, and assist with operational support on new and existing functionality as necessary

• Work closely with product owners, brand and marketing managers to create appropriate models to syndicate enriched product content

YOU ARE

• Able to translate abstract concepts into defined objectives, business requirements, business processes and functional specifications and an actionable product roadmap
• Able to clarify needs and priorities of customer expectations and translate to potential PIM driven solutions
• A strong presenter, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening skills
• Able to effectively document and present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
• A leader by example, demonstrating bias toward action, results orientated with a style conducive to teamwork

• Adept with time management and problem-solving skills, and are a relentless, versatile learner that is open to change and embraces experimentation to find solutions

YOU HAVE

• BS required in science, business, computer science, or related field
• 2+ years of Data Management or IT data governance experience in B2B or B2C industry
• Demonstrated experience in business systems analysis and support ranging from small system implementations to major systems initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of the product lifecycle, attribution, taxonomy models, distribution/publishing practices
• PIM experience with deep understanding of e-commerce information exchange standards a plus

• Proven track record of managing cross platform digital projects with large groups of distributed stakeholders

Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.