Mgr, Product Lifecycle Management

Exemplis • Cypress, CA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

The PLM Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment, including system administration, licensing, workflows, integrations, and user support. This role leads a team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of engineering and product data across the enterprise. The PLM Manager serves as the central authority for configuration control, process governance, and data integrity across multiple critical systems. This position will evolve to drive cross-functional data governance and ultimately transition into a PLM Data Governance Leader role, responsible for establishing enterprise-wide standards for product data and configuration accuracy. This hybrid role is based out of our Cypress, CA headquarters and reports to the Sr. Mgr., Project Engineer.Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in PDM/PLM system administration, configuration management, or engineering data governance with deep technical knowledge of systems such as SolidWorks PDM, Windchill.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing or administering SolidWorks PDM Professional, including workflows, vault design, and user permissions.
• In office expectation of 3 days a week along with core members of team. (T-TH)

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience working with ERP or PLM system integrations (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or similar).
• Exposure to AI or machine-learning tools used in product data validation or process optimization.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams or cross-functional engineering/system collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and high data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration and operation of PDM systems, ensuring uptime, stability, and optimal performance.
• Manage PDM licensing, access controls, workflows, and integrations with CAD, ERP, and PLM systems.
• Define, document, and enforce data management policies, standards, and best practices for product configuration and revision control.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Operations to ensure smooth data flow between PDM, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Drive cross-functional data governance initiatives to ensure consistency, traceability, and accuracy across product data sets.
• Lead and develop a team of PDM specialists and system administrators, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Plan and execute PDM upgrades, migrations, and process improvements in alignment with enterprise initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data accuracy, user adoption, and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for PDM and related data governance topics within the organization.
• Partner with leadership to define future PLM architecture and roadmap, including opportunities for AI and automation in data validation and system intelligence.
• Manage all aspects of PDM including licensing, administration, workflows, and user support.
• Expand the role to support cross-functional governance of product data and related systems.
• Progress toward the PLM Data Governance Leader role, owning enterprise-wide data integrity and configuration standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Time Off
• Observed Holidays: 10 company observed holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Employee Discounts
• Hit our Numbers Lunch
• Tuition Scholarships: Partnership with UMASS Global for 10%-20% off tuition for you and/or your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees