Product Data & Components Manager

Oceaneering•Hanover, MD

1d•$128,100 - $192,100

About The Position

The Product Data & Components Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end ownership of the organization’s Product Data Management (PDM) platform, ensuring engineering data is secure, accessible, compliant, and optimized for cross‑functional collaboration. This role manages system configuration, performance, integrations, workflows, and user adoption across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and IT. The incumbent will also have responsibility for creating, maintaining, processing, releasing, and governing a comprehensive digital parts library within the Product Data Management (PDM) system. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with strong governance instincts, deep PDM expertise, solid knowledge of and hands-on experience with the Parts Library and processes, and the ability to drive operational excellence across a complex engineering ecosystem.

Requirements

5+ years of experience administering PDM, Autodesk Vault, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar systems
Proficiency in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, and familiarity with 3DExperience and Costpoint
Familiarity with integration between PDM and ERP systems
Strong understanding of SQL, metadata structures, archive server architecture, and PDM workflows
Demonstrated experience with SDLC, structured change control, and configuration governance
Familiarity with Azure, hybrid cloud environments, and secure government cloud frameworks
Experience in parts management, configuration management, or related fields
Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.1, ANSI/EIA 649, and ISO-9000 standards
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with data governance, parts standardization, and digital library management.
Familiarity of DoW/Navy contract requirements and compliance processes.
Ability to obtain security clearance.
Recognized for achievements, technical expertise, and professional standing within selected field.
Prior supervisory or functional leader experience
Technical training in CAD software, Engineering, or Electronics.

Responsibilities

Manage vaults, metadata schemas, workflows, lifecycle states, templates, and permissions.
Monitor SQL performance, archive server health, latency, and system uptime; coordinate infrastructure improvements.
Ensure accuracy of CAD metadata, BOM structures, revision histories, and audit trails. Implement and enforce data governance policies and parts standardization practices.
Administer ECO/ECR workflows and ensure alignment with SDLC and configuration governance.
Support hybrid/on‑prem/cloud PDM environments; collaborate with IT on Azure, GCC High, and identity integrations.
Maintain integrations with CAD tools, ERP, MES, PLM, and similar interfacing systems.
Review engineering drawings and/or specifications and provide guidance to design and modeling practices. Provide Tier‑2/Tier‑3 support, develop training materials, and drive user adoption. Provide training and guidance to team members on tools, standards, and best practices.
Ensure adherence to CUI, ITAR, SOX, NIST 800‑53, and internal audit requirements.
Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimizations, and system enhancements. Monitor and improve Parts Library processes for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and IPS teams to ensure part availability and accuracy.
Manage a team of PDM Administrators and Component Specialists, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.