Knowledge and Information Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Widen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension fund

Accident insurance

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sika is a leading specialty chemicals company focused on bonding, sealing, damping, and protecting in building and manufacturing. The Knowledge & Information Manager will shape and continuously improve our technical knowledge and product data landscape, enabling data-driven decisions across departments.

In this role you will own EDMS, build a centralized knowledge repository, and drive governance, data quality, and AI-driven initiatives, partnering with IT, product, marketing, and sales teams to

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Information Management, Data Management, Knowledge Management, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in knowledge management, data management, technical documentation, digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and Product Information Management (PIM).
• Experience with digital platforms, databases, enterprise information systems, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into practical digital solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
• Project management and change management experience are an advantage.
• Experience with AI-driven technologies, business intelligence tools, or knowledge management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and further develop the Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) and related knowledge management platforms.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve a centralized technical knowledge repository.
• Capture, structure, and preserve technical know-how and best practices from global and local stakeholders.
• Define and maintain standards, processes, and governance for technical documentation and product data.
• Drive product data quality initiatives and establish clear ownership and governance models.
• Analyze technical and business data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement potential.
• Translate data and information into actionable insights supporting business decisions.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and adoption of digital and AI-based solutions to improve efficiency and knowledge accessibility.
• Partner with Technical, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and IT teams to implement scalable knowledge and data management processes.
• Drive innovation initiatives and identify emerging technologies that create business value.

Skills

Knowledge management

Data governance

Data quality management

Product Information Management (PIM)

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

German language advantage

Education

University degree in Engineering or Information Management

Tools

Databases

Enterprise information systems

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

As Knowledge & Information Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and continuously improving our technical knowledge and product data landscape. You will ensure that critical technical know-how, product information, and business data are structured, governed, and made accessible through innovative digital solutions. Working closely with technical, commercial, and IT stakeholders, you will drive digital transformation and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Your responsibilities include:

• Own and further develop the Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) and related knowledge management platforms
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve a centralized technical knowledge repository
• Capture, structure, and preserve technical know-how and best practices from global and local stakeholders
• Define and maintain standards, processes, and governance for technical documentation and product data
• Drive product data quality initiatives and establish clear ownership and governance models
• Analyze technical and business data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement potential
• Translate data and information into actionable insights supporting business decisions
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and adoption of digital and AI-based solutions to improve efficiency and knowledge accessibility
• Partner with Technical, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and IT teams to implement scalable knowledge and data management processes
• Drive innovation initiatives and identify emerging technologies that create business value

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Information Management, Data Management, Knowledge Management, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in knowledge management, data management, technical documentation, digital transformation
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and Product Information Management (PIM)
• Experience with digital platforms, databases, enterprise information systems, and AI-enabled solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into practical digital solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Project management and change management experience are an advantage
• Experience with AI-driven technologies, business intelligence tools, or knowledge management platforms is a plus

Additional Information

• We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence!
• Sika - Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.
• Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.