Mgr, Product Data Management

Mgr, Product Lifecycle Management

Company:
Exemplis

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation:
Hybrid

Salary Range
: $- $

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Solid Works PDM, Windchill.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience implementing or administering Solid Works 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

General office environment and/or remote. Occasional work during nights or weekends may be required to support system upgrades or project deadlines.

Perks and Benefits:

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us,
TEAM
comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

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