Senior Manager, PLM

IREN•San Francisco, CA

5h•$225,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, PLM owns product lifecycle management for IREN’s AI infrastructure hardware portfolio, from selecting a PLM platform through sustaining engineering. Reporting to the Senior Director, HW Quality & PLM, this leader drives PLM software selection, configures the solution to IREN’s business processes, and defines part, product, and document numbering and related standards. The role builds and maintains Bills of Materials throughout the product lifecycle, manages Engineering Change Notices and Product Change Notifications, and establishes Master Data definitions, including the Part Master and Product Master. The Senior Manager leads a team of two PLM Coordinators and partners with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Operations, IT, and Finance to provide a single, controlled source of truth for product data as IREN’s data center build-out scales. The position is hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area; until a planned Santa Clara office opens, the role will work remotely and then transition to hybrid on-site work. Travel is approximately 5–10% to supplier and vendor sites, data centers, and industry events. Reliable commuting to the assigned office on scheduled in-office days is required once applicable. IREN describes itself as a leading AI Cloud Service Provider delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. It builds, owns, and operates data centers powered by 100% renewable energy and states a commitment to responsible, sustainable solutions with a positive impact on the communities where it operates. The compensation package includes an expected base salary of USD $225,000–$285,000 per year, annual performance incentives, and equity opportunities. Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and regional market data. Relocation or a living-out allowance/per diem may be available depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances. Benefits include company-paid employee health insurance, company-paid disability insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, an HSA option with the High Deductible Health Plan, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, training and development opportunities, and company events. Pre-employment background checks and substance testing may be required under company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in product lifecycle management, configuration management, or engineering data management for complex electromechanical hardware, including leadership of PLM or configuration management teams.
Experience leading PLM platform selection and implementation, including requirements definition, vendor evaluation, configuration, data migration, and integration with ERP and CAD/EDA systems.
Strong technical understanding of EBOM, MBOM, and service BOM structures; item and revision control; effectivity; and configuration management principles.
Hands-on experience managing engineering and product change processes, including ECRs, ECNs, ECOs, PCNs, deviations, waivers, change control boards, and supplier change notifications.
Working expertise in part, product, and document numbering schemes; classification and attribute standards; and master data governance across engineering, supply chain, and finance.
Understanding of Part Master content, including part definitions and specifications; manufacturer and supplier data; compliance information; logistics information; sourcing information; and lifecycle status.
Experience with rack-scale compute, power, cooling, and networking hardware in data center environments, including direct work with OEM and ODM partners on BOM structures, part data, and change processes.
Strong cross-functional leadership and change management skills, with experience influencing Hardware Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Operations, IT, and Finance stakeholders.
Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office location on scheduled in-office days under the hybrid arrangement.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
Experience at a hyperscaler, cloud provider, server or rack OEM, or AI infrastructure company.
Experience with PLM platforms such as Arena, Teamcenter, Windchill, Oracle Agile, Duro, or Propel.
CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification.
Experience with configuration management principles or standards such as CMII or EIA-649.
Minimal travel (approximately 5–10%) to supplier and vendor sites, data centers, and industry events is required; willingness and ability to travel for this purpose.

Responsibilities

Own the PLM strategy and roadmap for IREN’s AI infrastructure hardware portfolio, defining how product data is created, controlled, released, and used across the product lifecycle.
Lead evaluation and selection of PLM platform software by defining business requirements, conducting vendor assessments and demonstrations, and recommending a solution to leadership.
Configure and deploy the PLM solution, including workflows, roles and permissions, item and BOM structures, and integrations with ERP, CAD, and supplier systems.
Define and govern part, product, and document numbering, naming, and classification standards.
Establish and maintain Master Data definitions, including Part Master and Product Master attributes, ownership, and data quality rules.
Build and maintain Bills of Materials from new product introduction through sustaining and end-of-life, ensuring accuracy, revision control, and effectivity.
Manage ECR, ECN, ECO, and PCN processes, including change control board cadence, impact assessment, disposition, and communication with internal teams and suppliers.
Build and lead a high-performing PLM team of PLM Coordinators, establishing best practices, KPIs, and governance cadences.
Partner with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Operations, IT, and Finance to maintain a single source of truth and a clean hand-off from engineering release to procurement and build.
Develop PLM documentation, training, and user-adoption programs.
Define and report PLM KPIs, including BOM accuracy, change cycle time, and master data completeness, and drive continuous improvement.
Act as the escalation point for product data integrity issues and PLM system support, working with IT and the platform vendor to resolve them.

Benefits

Base salary of USD $225,000–$285,000 per year, with actual compensation based on experience, qualifications, and regional market data.
Annual performance incentives and equity opportunities as part of total compensation.
Relocation or living-out allowance/per diem may be available based on candidate circumstances.
100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; 75% company-paid dependent coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Account when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Access to financial planning and legal services.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Internal skills training and advancement pathways.
Professional development for certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.