Kennametal
Kennametal

Kennametal develops advanced materials and related products for demanding applications across automotive, construction, and manufacturing. With more than eight decades of experience, the company focuses on materials innovation designed to support the tools, components, and industrial processes used in everyday life.

For people exploring careers at Kennametal, the company highlights a workplace built around safety, respect, integrity, and accountability. Its stated culture emphasizes inclusion, community involvement, collaboration, and giving employees room to contribute, grow, and pursue practical innovation across its industrial businesses.

Product Information Management Manager

Lead Kennametal’s global product information function for industrial tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Set PIM strategy and data governance while guiding Agile delivery and international teams.

Description

  • Lead Kennametal’s global Product Information Management function and team.
  • Set the product information vision, goals, roadmap, and release plan.
  • Build internal and external customer partnerships; assess customer needs, constraints, and cost-benefit factors.
  • Define scope and create backlog items, including epics, features, and user stories.
  • Refine and prioritize backlog items, coordinating with developers to support execution.
  • Take part as a key stakeholder in Scrum planning, refinement, reviews, and sprint events.
  • Oversee accurate product data delivery across the web, CAD/CAM partners, and distributor websites.
  • Champion Digital Product Information and manage its return on investment.
  • Audit and report on data quality and completeness.
  • Identify product data and process gaps, then establish processes, guidance, and standards.
  • Set processes, roles, and training for a strong product management ecosystem.
  • Research markets, competitors, and leading peer companies.
  • Build knowledge of Agile practices, Design Thinking, new technologies, and emerging trends.
  • Lead technology initiatives to provide an effective PIM and MDM experience.
  • Coordinate with business owners and subject matter experts to confirm digital product releases are ready.
  • Partner with Engineering, Global Product Management, Sales, and Digital teams to improve customer digital experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Information Management, Digital Commerce, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in Product Management, Product Information Management, Product Marketing, Portfolio Management, Commercial Excellence, Digital Commerce, Customer Experience, or a related business function.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global organization.
  • Track record managing complex business processes, programs, products, or platforms throughout their lifecycles.
  • Experience leading and developing teams in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
  • Strong understanding of how product information supports customer experience, digital commerce, sales enablement, and business growth.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to influence and align Engineering, Global Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Digital teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to pair strategic thinking with operational execution and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver business results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Preferred: Experience with PIM, MDM, digital commerce, eCommerce, or related data management disciplines.
  • Preferred: Experience with enterprise PIM platforms such as Stibo Systems, SAP, Informatica, or similar.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with product data governance, taxonomy, classification, and data quality practices.
  • Preferred: Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
  • Preferred: Product Owner, Agile, Scrum, or Project Management certification.
  • Preferred: Experience using Jira or similar tools.
  • Preferred: Understanding of system integrations and digital product information ecosystems.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting customer-facing digital transformation, eCommerce, or customer experience initiatives.

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