PXM - Senior Solution Architect

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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Key Responsibilities:

We're looking a PIM / PXM / MDM Architect who will be involved in strategic PXM (Product Experience Management) / MDM (Master Data Management) projects including the development and integration of product master data solutions.

The Architect will gather key business process information, generate requirements and design specifications, define and document business processes and ultimately propose design solutions that meet client requirements.

What you will do:

• Lead digital projects across regions like North America, Europe, LATAM, and Asia, using tool such as Salsify, Syndigo, Akeneo, Adobe/Aprimo DAM, and Azure/AWS Integrations.

• Support the presales process by preparing and presenting complete end-to-end architectures, defining the technology strategy and north-star vision, proposing solutions with clear justifications, and delivering estimates that guide successful decision-making.

• Build and manage systems for product data and digital content used on the digital shelf and across marketing platforms.

• Handle global rollouts of PIM, MDM, and DAM systems, making sure product information stays consistent everywhere.

• Work closely with global technology, multiple teams and stakeholders to plan digital strategies and improve ways of working.

• Guide cross-functional teams to deliver integration projects on time and encourage collaboration and new ideas.

• Use Azure/AWS integrations and automation to make global operations faster and more efficient.

• Support global teams as a digital advisor, helping them choose and use technology that fits their business goals.

• Ensure high customer satisfaction by understanding their needs in the context of the project.

• Determine and implement design methodologies and tool sets to meet functional requirements.

• Address issues promptly and respond positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Come up with solutions and justify decisions taken during code/design reviews and carry out POCs to ensure suggested design/technologies meet requirements.

• Lead the PXM engineering team, combining hands-on technical direction with coaching, knowledge sharing, and capability development

Who you are:

• A seasoned PXM Solution Architect with deep expertise in PIM, MDM, DAM, and Digital Shelf ecosystems, particularly with tools like Salsify, Syndigo, Akeneo, DAM, Azure/AWS Cloud Services.

• Strong technical background in presales, capable of shaping end-to-end solution architectures, defining north-star strategies, API-driven integrations, cloud automation, data modeling, taxonomy design, and digital asset workflows.

• Skilled in designing scalable, secure, and global architectures, defining data governance standards, and ensuring consistent product information across regions.

• Experienced in delivering enterprise integrations using microservices, serverless solutions together with modern cloud patterns based on Azure/AWS Cloud.

• A collaborative leader who guides cross-functional teams, influences stakeholders, and clearly communicates technical solutions across global teams.

• Self-driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement with a strong balance of technical depth and leadership awareness.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 15 years of overall experience in software development

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Hands-on expertise and proven work experience with at least one PIM platform such as Salsify, Syndigo, or Akeneo

• Minimum of 4+ years of previous experience involving the below points.

• Expertise in managing product and asset data, including understanding of PLM systems, data models, and lifecycle processes.

• Ability to develop and configure PIM instances, manage MDM configurations, and perform PIM operations.

• Understanding of data quality and governance workflows, import/export processes, and data relationships.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technology integration scenarios.

• Currently living in The Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Jump to the front of the queue with:

• Experience with PIM tools; Salsify

What do we offer you?

You will get in touch with an unlimited world of international connections and resources, since we operate globally. Therefore, we have a listening ear for your wildest ideas and together we keep stretching our boundaries. We would like you to follow the path you’ve created, and we invest in your personal development. We support a dynamic and feel-at-home kind of workplace.

Our compensation:

• A monthly salary of up to 7,335 euro gross/month, based on experience.

• A gross annual 8% holiday allowance pay.

• A mobility package to suit your commuting needs.

• Competitive pension benefits.

• A choice of a Mac or Windows laptop.

• At-home office tools.

Our culture:

• A flexible hybrid schedule that puts your work-life balance first.

• A culture of trust, with a feel-at-home vibe and an international environment.

• Mental health: Complimentary membership to Headspace and EAP counseling services.

• Wellness pack: Yoga classes, our own in-house masseuse, bootcamp initiatives, etc.

• Working with a renowned international customer base, B2B and B2C customers.

• Education budget for your own development together with 10% of your weekly hours to invest in your study time.

• End of the week drinks, team events and parties.

Note to recruitment agencies: We are unable to collaborate with external agencies at this moment in time, applications sent won't be processed.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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