Technical Lead - Product Data Management (PDH, PLM)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Primary Data Team in IT is the central organization responsible for the governance, quality, and maintenance of our company's most critical data assets. We act as the single source of truth for core business entities like customer, product, and supplier data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all enterprise systems. Our team establishes and enforces data standards, defines data ownership, and implements the necessary tools and processes to cleanse, enrich, and manage primary data throughout its lifecycle. By providing a clean, reliable, and integrated foundation of data, we empower the entire organization to make informed decisions, operate more efficiently, and drive key business initiatives, from digital transformation to advanced analytics.

Job Description

The Technical Lead will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of the enterprise Product Data Hub (PDH) solution, focusing on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Master Data Management (MDM) functions. This role requires a strong candidate who can translate complex business needs for data governance and product data standardization into robust, scalable technical solutions. The lead will be instrumental in the ongoing phases of the data transformation program, ensuring a single source of truth for product data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design: Design and lead the implementation of the Hybrid PDH solution, including the Informatica P360 MDM platform and integration with Oracle PDH and Fusion Cloud applications.

• Data Strategy & Governance: Establish and enforce global standards for product data taxonomy, hierarchy, quality, and relationships (e.g., Accessory-to-Product, Product-to-Services).

• System Integration: Oversee data integration and syndication between PDH and key upstream/downstream systems, including Oracle Agile PLM, Oracle EBS, SAP, CPQ, and e-commerce platforms (AEM).

• Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted technical advisor, leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex data disconnects and troubleshoot data failures across the ecosystem.

• Data Quality & Cleansing: Define and implement robust Data Quality (DQ) rules, cleansing, and profiling processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of product master data.

• Program Support & Business Development: Provide technical planning, pre-sales support, and contribute to GTM strategy development for data management solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of industry experience with a significant focus (5+ years) in Data Management, Integration Design, Data Engineering, or Data Architecture..

• Expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and PDH (Product Data Hub) concepts and hands-on experience with tools like Oracle Agile PLM and Oracle PDH.

• Strong, verifiable experience with MDM implementation, particularly Informatica MDM (e.g., P360, Customer 360, Product 360).

• Proven expertise in data integration, data modeling, data quality, and cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS components, CDI).

• Experience in Product Domain and Customer Domain master data solutions for Hi-Tech, Banking, or Retail clients.

• Demonstrated experience in leading technical programs, managing global delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with Digital Transformation and modernization initiatives.

Target Base Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $140,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE: candidate must be in the Chicago office 2 days per week.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with 7+ years of IT experience

• AND 5+ years in Data Management, Integration Design, Data Engineering, or Data Architecture.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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