About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black">About SKF</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">SKF is a global leader in bearing technology and related services, committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our Product Information Management (PIM) team plays a critical role in shaping how our products are presented and understood across digital channels. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">SKF Purpose: </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><u><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">JOB DESCRIPTION</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Job Title: </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Senior </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Digital</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Product Information Manager</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Reports To:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Head - Business Intelligence Analytics and PIM</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext">Role Type:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext"> Individual Contributor</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:windowtext"> <strong>Location:</strong> Pune/Bangalore</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Purpose of the Role</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Digital Product Information Manager </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">to lead the evolution of SKF’s product data ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital transformation, customer-centric content, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be instrumental in enhancing product discoverability, accuracy, and relevance across platforms like SKF.com, distributor portals, and CAD libraries.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> <br><strong>Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)</strong> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Enhance Customer Experience</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Translate customer insights into actionable improvements using tools like HotJar, Tridion, Content Stack and ServiceNow.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Collaborate Across Functions</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Partner with product managers, engineering, IT, and marketing to ensure product data reflects both technical precision and market relevance.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Manage Taxonomy & Attributes</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Oversee taxonomy creation, attribute mapping, and schema development to support intuitive product navigation.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Digital Asset Oversight</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Ensure consistency and quality of illustrations, CAD models, and technical documents across platforms like Trace Parts and Cadenas.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Monitor & Report Performance</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Use analytics dashboards (Elasticsearch, Power BI) to track data quality, completeness, and customer engagement metrics.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Drive Process Improvements</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"><br>Streamline workflows for Catalog publication, incident handling, and data migration with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Leadership & Team Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Project Leadership & Execution</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex global initiatives on time and within scope.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Strategic Planning & Prioritization:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"> Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders. Prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and urgency.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Team Development:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%"> Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">: Coordinate with data engineering, IT, business units, and external partners to ensure seamless execution and integration of BI and PIM solutions.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%">Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor progress using KPIs and dashboards; communicate updates and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders regularly.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Requirements (or We expect you to have/be)</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Education:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Data Management, or any discipline</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Experience:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> 12+ years in PIM, product development, or technical content management, with proven leadership in global projects. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Strategic Expertise:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Deep proficiency in PIM systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., Informatica Product 360, InRiver, Content Stack, SAP MDG).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Strong understanding of data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for executive reporting and decision-making.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Technical Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Oversight of Web Content Management Systems (CMS): Tridion Sites, Content Stack, Media Hub.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Advanced knowledge of CAD & Digital Asset Management tools: Trace parts, Cadenas.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Integration and search technologies: Elasticsearch, PLM Windchill.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Global Perspective:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> Ability to drive cross-regional standardization, governance, and digital transformation initiatives</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">You will enjoy working here if you are</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Proactive and Self-Motivated: You take initiative and are driven to achieve your goals without constant supervision.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Excellent Communicator: You have strong interpersonal skills and can effectively convey ideas and build rapport with clients.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Adaptable and Resilient: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can quickly adjust to changing market conditions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Customer-Centric: You prioritize customer satisfaction and are committed to understanding and meeting their needs.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><em><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly </span></em><em><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> <br><strong>Some additional information</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anuradha Seereddy, Recruitment Specialist on email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <em> </em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Is this you?</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> <br>If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV in English no later than 30-10-2025</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%;color:#00b050">.</span><em><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></em><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Please note that we can't accept applications via email. <br>We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">Follow us on social media </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:112%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office', serif;color:black"><em><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:112%">At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter. </span></em></p>