(Senior) Manager, PLM (Strategy & Projects)
Job Description
We are seeking a (Senior) Manager, PLM (Strategy & Projects) to architect, digitize, and continuously improve the end-to-end product lifecycle management framework — from concept to launch — ensuring that processes, data, and decision-making are structured, scalable, and insight-driven. This role will drive process simplification, digitalization, KPI systems, and management reporting capabilities to improve focus on product development priorities and bring products to market faster with greater consistency and control.
Key Responsibilities
PLM Process Management
Assess current processes to identify redundancies, bottlenecks, and non value-added steps, and redesign workflows by eliminating unnecessary handoffs, consolidating steps, and standardizing procedures across teams.
PLM Digitization
Digitize PLM and NPD processes by designing digital solutions and workflows, coordinating cross-functional teams for design and testing of IT features, and implementing PLM tools and systems.
Data Analysis, Management Reporting & KPI
Define and analyze KPIs across the PLM life-cycle and NPD project management life-cycle, conduct root cause analysis on performance gaps, and deliver insights to leadership through management reports and executive dashboards.
Special Projects
Support special projects for the PLM function and R&D department, including end-to-end requirements management, pathfinding, patent management, digitalizing project management, and product configuration management.