Practice Director, Product Experience Management (PXM)

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. We are proud of: • The work we do and the innovation we drive • Our values of share, care a nd dare • A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy • Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration The role Please note, we are only accepting applicants from Montreal for this role. Fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe. We are looking for a Practice Director, PXM to own the technical vision, delivery excellence, and business growth of our Product Experience Management practice. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and business consultants, helping ambitious brands design, build, and scale product data platforms. The role focuses on the Americas, with regular collaboration with teams in Europe. You bring 10+ years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact. You will thrive in this role if you are: • A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo • A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing • Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data • Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus) Role responsibilities • Define architecture patterns and best practices for Akeneo and inRiver, from data modeling to integration with ERP, commerce, DAM, and syndication. • Lead the practice’s approach to AI-driven enrichment, data quality, and automation. • Oversee delivery of implementations and migrations, and act as the technical escalation point. • Support sales on every front: pursuits, estimation, proposals, and upsell, and work with our partner manager on vendor relationships. • Mentor and grow the team, and build playbooks, accelerators, and reusable assets. Must have qualifications To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: • 10+ years of technology leadership in consulting, systems integration, or agency environments, including 4+ years in PIM/PXM. • Hands-on expertise in Akeneo and inRiver. • A track record in sales pursuits, proposals, and client-facing solutioning. • Experience leading distributed, multi-disciplinary teams. • Excellent communication across executive, technical, and business audiences. • Professional fluency in English. Nice to have qualifications • Akeneo or inRiver certification. • Experience with Salsify, Syndigo, Stibo, or Pimcore, and adjacent areas such as MDM, DAM, and syndication. • Applied AI experience on product data, and cloud or architecture credentials. • Bilingual French and English If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. Commitment to reaching all kinds of people We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belo