[Vacancy] VML has a position for PXM - Technology Director

Marketing Report (een B2B nieuwsplatform voor marketeers); Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility package

Pension benefits

Mac or Windows laptop

Company mobile phone

Home office tools

Headspace membership

Job summary

VML is seeking a PXM Technology Director in Amsterdam to lead PXM, PIM, MDM and DAM initiatives across regions. You will architect end-to-end product data solutions, guide global teams, and drive cloud-enabled integrations on Azure/AWS.

This role combines hands-on technical direction with leadership and presales input, supporting international client projects. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software, strong Syndigo/Salsify experience, and lives in the Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of overall experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Syndigo and Salsify.
• Experience managing product and asset data, 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.
• Currently living in The Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital projects across regions using Salsify, Syndigo, Akeneo, DAMs and Azure/AWS integrations.
• Support presales with end-to-end architectures, defining technology strategy and north-star vision.
• Build and manage systems for product data and digital content used on the digital shelf and marketing platforms.
• Coordinate global rollouts of PIM, MDM and DAM systems to ensure consistent product information.
• Work with global technology teams to plan digital strategies and improve ways of working.
• Guide cross-functional teams to deliver integration projects on time and foster collaboration.

Skills

PXM architecture

MDM

Data governance

Presales

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Salsify

Syndigo

Azure

AWS

Adobe DAM

Aprimo DAM

Job description

VML is directly looking for:

PXM - Technology Director - Amsterdam

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.

VML is a WPP agency.

Key Responsibilities:

We're looking a PIM / PXM / MDM Architect who will be involved in strategic PXM (ProductExperience Management) / MDM (Master Data Management) projects including thedevelopment 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 toolsuch as Salsify, Syndigo, Akeneo, Adobe/Aprimo DAM, and Azure/AWS Integrations.
• Support the presales process by preparing and presenting complete end-to-endarchitectures, defining the technology strategy and north-star vision, proposing solutionswith 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 andacross marketing platforms.
• Handle global rollouts of PIM, MDM, and DAM systems, making sure product informationstays consistent everywhere.
• Work closely with global technology, multiple teams and stakeholders to plan digitalstrategies and improve ways of working.
• Guide cross-functional teams to deliver integration projects on time and encouragecollaboration and new ideas.
• Use Azure/AWS integrations and automation to make global operations faster and moreefficient.
• 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 theproject.
• Determine and implement design methodologies and tool sets to meet functionalrequirements.
• Address issues promptly and respond positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset ofcontinuous improvement.
• Come up with solutions and justify decisions taken during code/design reviews and carry outPOCs 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 DigitalShelf ecosystems, particularly with Syndigo and Salsify together with Azure/AWSCloud Services and microservices/serverless solutions.
• 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 governancestandards, 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, andclearly communicates technical solutions across global teams.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement with a strong balance oftechnical 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 Syndigo and Salsify
• Minimum of 4+ years of previous experience involving the below points.
• Expertise in managing product and asset data, including understanding of PLMsystems, data models, and lifecycle processes.
• Ability to develop and configure PIM instances, manage MDM configurations, andperform 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 range from 7,330 up to 8,490 euro gross/month, based on experience and added value.
• 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.
• A company provided mobile phone.
• 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.
• End of the week drinks, team events and parties.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. VML is a WPP Agency.

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