Knowledge & Data Manager for Digital Transformation

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 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