Job description :

The Product MDM Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing Informatica Product 360 (PIM/MDM) solutions to support enterprise wide master data management. The role requires strong architecture, data modeling, integration, and domain expertise across product, supply chain, distribution, and warehouse ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Define end to end MDM architecture using Informatica Product 360 / MDM.

- Design canonical data models, hierarchies, relationships, and survivorship rules for Product data.

- Establish MDM reference architecture, scalability, and performance standards.

Informatica MDM Implementation :

- Lead configuration and customization of :

1. Informatica Product 360

2. Informatica MDM Hub

3. Informatica IDQ (Data Quality)

4. Informatica PowerCenter / IICS

- Design workflows for data onboarding, enrichment, governance, and syndication.

- Implement match/merge, validation, and data quality rules.

Integration & Ecosystem :

- Design and oversee integrations with :

1. ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

2. Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Distribution systems

3. Downstream consumer systems (e commerce, analytics, reporting)

- Enable API based and batch integrations.

Governance & Operating Model :

- Define MDM governance frameworks, stewardship models, and operating processes.

- Partner with business stakeholders to align data ownership and accountability.

- Ensure compliance with data standards, security, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

- Act as solution authority for Product MDM initiatives.

- Guide and mentor MDM developers, data engineers, and analysts.

- Work closely with business, IT, and external partners to drive adoption.

Required Skills & Experience :

Mandatory :

- 10 to 15+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years in Informatica MDM architecture

- Strong hands on experience with :

1. Informatica Product 360 / MDM Hub

2. Data modeling (logical & physical)

3. Master data governance and stewardship

- Experience in Product, Supply Chain, Distribution, or Warehouse domains

- Strong understanding of :

1. Match & merge strategies

2. Data quality frameworks

3. Hierarchies, attributes, and reference data

Preferred / Good to Have :

- Experience with Oracle, SAP, or MS Dynamics ecosystems

- Exposure to IBM Sterling, WMS, or OMS platforms

- Cloud experience (Azure / AWS) with Informatica

- Experience working in BOT / GCC / large enterprise transformations

Soft Skills :

- Strong stakeholder communication and influence

- Ability to balance architecture rigor with delivery pragmatism

- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast paced environments

- Coaching and leadership mindset