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DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR – IT Data & Analytics Syndication – FLEXIBLE LOCATION (PREFERRED-AUSTIN, MN OR NAPERVILLE, IL)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Hormel Foods Corporation

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food. ™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters ® , Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Justin’s ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O ® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. ™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is responsible for the architecture, governance, and management & maintenance of the digital asset management (DAM) solution. In addition to being the organization’s business owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for digital asset management, the candidate will own the asset lifecycle strategy and its execution to ensure the DAM system curates, stores, and syndicates high quality, relevant content to downstream systems (e.g., PIM) and ultimately to customer and consumers.

• The incumbent will manage all day-to-day system administrative, maintenance, and troubleshooting efforts to keep the DAM system running optimally, as well as play a key role in evolving the system’s operations through the incorporation of innovative system enhancements & upgrades, data model & taxonomy updates, system integrations, and productivity enhancing workflow development.

• The candidate will assign and support the Content Syndication Technician on various DAM related activities to achieve the required outcomes related to digital asset uploads, enrichment, and syndication. Although the candidate will not have direct reports initially, there is potential for the role to have direct management responsibilities in the future.

• The ideal candidate will have significant skills and experience leading the implementation, management, and maintenance of a digital asset management (DAM) solution (Aprimo experience preferred) and the digital assets contained within. They will have a strong understanding of digital asset management principles and governance, as well as top notch communication and project management skills, and proficiency leading cross-functional teams of internal and external DAM stakeholders to successful outcomes.

• System Administration & Maintenance

• Responsible for configuration, integration, maintenance, administration, and enhancements of the DAM system’s data model, taxonomy, metadata, and user interface structures.

• Owns DAM system day-to-day upkeep and librarian activities, as well as system upgrades, and troubleshooting. Works with the Information Technology Services (ITS) and system vendor(s) to achieve stated objectives.

• Conceptualizes, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains in-system productivity workflows to ensure compliance with marketing, legal & regulatory requirements and for other situations as necessary.

• Utilizes in-system reporting tools to create and communicate DAM system Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.

• Builds and administers system user roles and permissions.

• External Facing Data Strategy

• Build, administer, and update the DAM data and governance strategies to ensure high quality content is available for syndication to customers across all enterprise divisions.

• Collaborate with key internal (e.g., marketing, sales, regulatory, food studios, etc.) & external stakeholders (e.g., customer data teams, creative agencies) to gather digital assets and administer metadata coding rules during the enrichment process.

• Asset & Content Lifecycle Management & Syndication

• Directs the setup, maintenance, and management of the digital asset catalog.

• Leads the development and execution of digital asset lifecycle strategy.

• Project & Change Management

• Scope, scale, and lead assigned digital asset management projects to successful completion.

• Create and nurture user adoption of DAM system operations and rules.

• Work cross-functionally with internal (e.g., marketing, sales, regulatory, food studios, etc.) and external (e.g., creative agencies) data stakeholders to achieve assigned project goals and objectives.

• Lead the creation and dissemination of DAM system documentation and training materials, including facilitating training webinars.

• People Leadership

• Will assign and support the Content Syndication Technician on various DAM related activities to achieve the required outcomes related to digital asset uploads, enrichment, and syndication.

• Potential for the role to have direct management responsibilities in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in library/information science or data management.

• 3+ years of experience working with a digital asset management (DAM) solution(s).

• Demonstrated pattern of initiative and ability to concurrently manage multiple projects.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Well organized and proven attention to detail.

• Track record of success working independently on assigned projects.

• Proven experience working collaboratively with technical, marketing, sales, regulatory, and legal team members, as well as with enterprise software solution vendors.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• Experience with the Aprimo DAM solution.

• Experience with content management data pools, such as Salsify, Syndigo, 1Worldsync.

• Experience with retail and foodservice customers data portals. (e.g., Walmart’s Supplier One)

LOCATION: The preferred location for this position is Austin, MN or Naperville, IL. Remote or partial remote work arrangements will be considered.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid personal time off. On-the-job training, certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets. FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

The base pay range for this position $88,000 to $131,000 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requisition ID : 26115

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.