Practice Director, Product Experience Management (PXM) in Montréal

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead. We are global. 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. 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.
• 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:

• 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 belong here.

The benefits: This is a Full-Time position based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service:

• A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more.
• You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
• A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after 24 months of service.
• Access to flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
• Personal Technology Reimbursement– $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

About Valtech: Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen, Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.