Product Information & Governance Manager

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters is looking for a Full-Time Product Information & Governance Manager to join our E-Commerce team! This role plays an important part in supporting the growth and success of our e-commerce business by ensuring our product information is accurate, complete, organized, and ready to reach our customers.

The Product Information & Governance Manager will lead the strategy and day-to-day management of product information, supplier content, catalog readiness, and regulatory compliance. In addition, this position will take ownership of key e-commerce platforms, programs, and strategic initiatives that improve the customer experience, strengthen operational efficiency, and support business growth.

Working closely with teams across Purchasing, Category Marketing, E-Commerce, IT, Fulfillment, and Store Operations, this individual will help connect the people, processes, and technology that keep our digital business moving forward. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, organized, analytical, and enjoys turning complex challenges into practical solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership, bringing people together, and finding opportunities to make things work better.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce, merchandising, catalog management, product information management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of product data governance, catalog operations, and digital commerce.

• Experience managing Product Information Management (PIM) platforms, establishing data standards, maintaining product attributes and taxonomy, and improving overall catalog accuracy and completeness. Experience with Akeneo PIM is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and drive projects from planning through implementation. This includes coordinating requirements, testing, training, timelines, and adoption of new systems, programs, and processes.

• Experience managing supplier and vendor relationships, acquiring product content and digital assets, and partnering with internal teams to prioritize product enrichment, catalog readiness, and successful product launches.

• Ability to oversee product-related compliance and governance initiatives, including Prop 65, HazMat, liquid shipping requirements, product restrictions, and other applicable regulatory programs. Previous regulatory program management experience is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop performance metrics, evaluate data quality, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities to improve processes, system utilization, and operational efficiency.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments, communicate technical concepts to varied audiences, and turn business needs into practical solutions.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. 

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.