Manager, Product Data Management
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Global
Engineering Manager of Product Data Management plays a pivotal role in enabling
innovation by leading a global team responsible for the integrity, structure,
and flow of critical product data. This leader shapes and advances best‑in‑class
data practices, architectures, and hierarchies that support engineering
excellence and business decisions worldwide. As the owner of Product Data
Management (PDM) strategy and service delivery, this role ensures product data
requests are executed seamlessly and consistently, while driving a forward‑looking
vision that strengthens how product information powers the organization from
concept through lifecycle.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Data Specialists and Analysts, providing coaching, direction, and performance management.
- Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop top engineering talent.
- Oversee team workload, prioritization, and capacity planning.
Data Strategy & Architecture
- Define and execute the PDM and Data roadmap(s) in alignment with organizational business objectives.
- Define and maintain data hierarchy.
- Ensure data models, structures, and platforms support scalability, performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Partner with data governance and security teams to enforce data standards, quality, and compliance.
- Coordinate, load and audit Engineering Data into PDM environment
- Implement and validate data rules and business logic related to business processes and new plants.
- Act as an SME and consult on the development solutions / tools to allow the effective capture and control of product data.
- Manage engineering change process and execution.
- Provide guidance and education on business rules and processes relating to Product Data Management.
- Provide quality data audits and reports.
- Support the creation of new data based on operational teams’ requirements.
- Support IT projects relating to SAP implementation and development.
Technical Execution
- Manage load and publish product engineering and manufacturing data.
- Support and Implement Global Projects within ERP
- Process Bill of Materials for Product Development
- Process and load critical manufacturing information.
- Facilitate changes to critical manufacturing information.
- Support label printing setup and definition.
- Ensure high availability, data quality, and performance across all data engineering systems.
- Introduce automation and monitoring to optimize pipeline efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership or people management position leading global teams.
- Strong technical expertise in SAP
- Proven experience in business improvement, change management, and PDM Best Practices
- Understanding of Data Governance as it relates to product development.
- Strategic agility with a strong pragmatic approach (can define a clear vision and is able to clearly articulate immediate goals/actions).
- Has ability to communicate clearly and influence at all levels.
- Operates with candor, enthusiasm, commitment and drive to achieve business results.
- Must possess a keen analytical mind, be strong on planning, detail, and accuracy, and be a demonstrably creative thinker.
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $122,850 - $191,150. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
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