About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:        Solution Owner – Enterprise Search

Reports To:  Head of Digital Commercial Solutions

Role Type:    Individual Contributor

Location:     Bengaluru/Pune

Role Overview

Own the strategy, governance, roadmap, and lifecycle management of SKF's Enterprise Search and Product Information Management (PIM) platforms. Drive modernization, data quality, information discoverability, and business value through scalable digital solutions and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Search

• Define and manage search strategy, roadmap, and governance.
• Lead modernization initiatives including AI-powered search, semantic search, vector search, and relevance optimization.
• Govern metadata, taxonomy, information architecture, and search standards.
• Integrate search across digital platforms, Microsoft 365, CMS, DAM, and business applications.
• Monitor platform performance, analytics, adoption, and continuous improvements.

Product Information Management (PIM)

• Own PIM strategy, governance, and operational model.
• Improve product data quality, consistency, classification, and scalability.
• Establish product data ownership, standards, and governance processes.
• Enable syndication of product information across digital channels, ERP, DAM, eCommerce, and marketplaces.
• Support product onboarding, enrichment, and lifecycle management.

Leadership & Governance

• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead vendor evaluations, platform upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, contracts, licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and enterprise architecture standards.

Required Experience

• Overall, 12 plus years of experience
• Experience with Enterprise Search, PIM, MDM, Digital Commerce, or Information Management platforms.
• Strong understanding of metadata, taxonomy, information architecture, and data governance.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale platforms and transformation programs.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Microsoft Search.
• Inriver, Informatica P360, Akeneo, or similar PIM platforms.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, RAG, vector search, and intelligent content discovery.
• Experience with DAM, CMS, ERP, eCommerce, and digital experience platforms.
• Experience in cloud migration and platform modernization.

Key Stakeholders

• Product Data Owners and Business Process Owners
• Commercial, Marketing, and Product Management teams
• Enterprise Architects and Engineering teams
• Information Governance and Content Management teams
• External vendors and consulting partners