Job title Application Manager for PIM (Product Information Management) and Technical Product Documentation Systems Tasks • End-to-end application lifecycle responsibility and operational management of the Product Information Management (PIM) application Centric PXM (Contentserv) and other core systems like Schema ST4, InfoHub, Across, CATALOGcreator. • Plan and execute upgrades of on-premise, cloud applications and related components. • Configure and technically adapt applications (e.g. coding, scripting, API configuration, functional extensions) and coordinate further adaptations with external partners. • Perform root-cause analysis for functional and non-functional issues to ensure stable operations and support • Create and maintain system, architecture, and release documentation and communicate changes to stakeholders. Required qualifications Education and Technical Background • Completed university degree in Information Technology or a related field. • Very good technical and functional knowledge of a PIM system preferred Centric PXM (Contentserv). • Good understanding of business processes across the product lifecycle. • Several years experience as Application Manager • Relevant experience in using and extending API technologies such as REST or GraphQL. • Know-how with scripting technologies like Powershell and XML processing (e.g. XSLT, XPath). • Good understanding in on premise applications and with Azure and AWS Cloud services. • Knowledge of databases (e.g. MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). • Confident English communication and presentation skills. Methodological and Analytical Skills • Very good understanding of modern integration patterns and best practices in software and interface development. Functional_profile_PIM_PIT_Application_Manager_EN.docx Page 2/2 PE1 • Experience with agile methods (e.g. SAFe, SCRUM, Kanban), including participation in defining, prioritizing, and planning requirements. • Systematic, methodical, and structured way of working. • Strong process thinking, analytical and conceptual skills. • Ability to quickly gain an overview, analyze situations, and propose practical and feasible solutions. Personal and Interpersonal Competencies • Self-responsible, reliable, and quality-conscious way of working. • Strong service orientation and enjoyment in working with internal clients, business departments, and external partners. • Openness to innovation and continuous improvement. • Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset. • Good communication and presentation skills. Desirable qualifications • Good skills in Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, HTML and frameworks like Angular. • Know-how regarding interface customization and front- and back end adjustments. • Knowledge of Schema ST4, InfoHub, Across, CATALOGcreator. • Know-how regarding MS Power Automate / Power Apps • Leadership skills to coordinate and potentially lead the support & operations team in Bangalore. Killer criteria • Strong technical skills. • Strong skills in managing applications across the entire application lifecycle. • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage technical change projects. • Customer focus • Team player • Good communication and presentation skills.
