Content Taxonomist

Content Taxonomist

The role

The Content Taxonomist will be responsible for executing the new enterprise taxonomy strategy under the direction of the Chief Enterprise Taxonomist for the Marketing group at Fidelity Investments to enhance content organization, retrieval, and governance across the company. This role will collaborate with various Marketing groups across multiple business units to ensure consistent and efficient classification of information, supporting multiple business objectives.

This is a role for someone who wants to help lead change at a leading, fast-growing company. You thrive at the intersection of content organization and technology, continually looking ahead to meet future-state ambitions. You are experienced in effective communication across a diverse set of people to obtain buy-in and consensus. You’re comfortable wearing multiple hats as a subject matter expert, educator, change agent, and consultant.

• Implement the new enterprise-wide taxonomy strategy to improve content management and reuse under the direction of the Chief Enterprise Taxonomist.

• Help lead the design and development of taxonomies and metadata schemas.

• Ensure the enterprise content taxonomy is always the “source of truth” across the organization and manage change implementation in the enterprise systems.

• Draft policies and procedures that will ensure proper control and maintenance of the taxonomy.

• Participate in the decision committee meetings, agenda, business unit leads, and all subsequent key taxonomy actions.

• Assist in the design and strategy of an interconnectivity solution between the enterprise content taxonomy platform and various systems, including content management systems (CMS), in close collaboration with IT and developer teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure taxonomy aligns with organizational goals.

• Provide guidance and training to teams on taxonomy best practices and standards.

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in taxonomy and information architecture.

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The expertise and skills you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 5 -10 years of experience in taxonomy development, content strategy, content management, knowledge management, information architecture, or library science.

• Expertise in designing and maintaining taxonomies.

• Strong understanding of metadata, tagging strategy, and content workflow.

• Proficiency in taxonomy management tools and software (experience with Progress Semaphore a plus)

• Experience with content modeling and design is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable strategies.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency.

• A desire to understand the “big-picture” of organizational problems and contribute to alternative solutions.

• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

The team

The Content Center of Excellence focuses on three primary areas: content standards and best practices, continued expansion of our tools and capabilities, and associate learning and development.?As part of the CoE, you'll work on the new enterprise content taxonomy. We are an exciting group that is passionate about providing our associates with the foundation and tools they need to create best-in-class customer experiences.

Company overview (to be used solely for Textio job posting creation)

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.