Product Data

Product Data & PIM Manager (Onsite – Kanata, ON)

Full-time | Onsite | Automotive / E-Commerce / Retail

About AutoShack

AutoShack is a trusted Canadian e-commerce auto parts retailer with over 45 years of success. We are expanding and seeking an experienced Product Data & PIM Manager to lead and optimize our product information systems onsite at our Kanata headquarters.

This is a hands-on leadership role not an entry-level or data analyst position. The successful candidate will bring proven experience managing people, projects, and complex product data environments.

Position Overview

The Product Data & PIM Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, performance, and results of AutoShack's Product Information Management (PIM) operations. This includes team supervision, system configuration, process improvement, and ensuring catalog data accuracy across multiple marketplaces.

This position is best suited for a highly organized, technically skilled manager with experience leading teams in data-driven or e-commerce environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product data and catalog team, including setting priorities, delegating tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
• Own the end-to-end management of the company's PIM platform and related systems.
• Define and maintain product taxonomy, attributes, and governance standards.
• Configure and optimize ETL, API, and data validation workflows.
• Oversee data migrations, testing, and go-live processes.
• Establish, monitor, and report on data quality KPIs and improvement plans.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and operations teams to align data standards with business needs.

Required Qualifications

Only candidates meeting all mandatory qualifications will be considered.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), or catalog operations.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people management experience leading, coaching, and holding team members accountable for results.
• Proven experience managing or implementing a PIM/MDM platform (Akeneo, Pimberly Salsify, Informatica, etc.).
• Expertise in data modeling, taxonomy design, and product variant logic.
• Proficiency with APIs, ETL, and data transformation workflows.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Data, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, structured, and results-oriented environment.

Applicants without management experience or proven PIM system experience will not be considered.

This role is not suitable for data entry, analyst, or junior-level applicants.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with ACES/PIES automotive fitment data standards.
• Experience integrating with marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Walmart) or feed tools (ChannelAdvisor, Feedonomics).
• SEO-driven product content and catalog optimization experience.
• Background in high-SKU, e-commerce, or retail environments.

Details

• Location: Onsite in Kanata, Ontario (no remote or hybrid option).
• Type: Full-time, permanent.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Keywords

Product Data, PIM, Master Data Management, Catalog Manager, Product Information Manager, Data Governance, Product Data Quality, Data Modeling, API Integration, ETL, Data Systems Manager, Product Catalog, Automotive, Auto Parts, E-commerce, Retail, Kanata, Ottawa, Onsite, AutoShack, Product Taxonomy, Leadership, Team Management, Data Team Lead, Technical Manager, Hands-On Manager, PIM Implementation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person