PLM Manager

Houston, Texas, United States;
Miami, Florida, United States;
Reston, Virginia, United States

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities.

With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Opening:PLM Manager

Location:On-Site / Remote / Hybrid

Department: Program Management

Reports To: Sr. Director of Program Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

We're looking for an experienced PLM Manager to own and administer our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring it effectively supports engineering, integration, and business processes across the product lifecycle. This role combines technical system administration, data governance, and cross-functional process leadership — you'll be the go-to owner for how product data, BOMs, CAD, and item life cycles flow through the organization.

You'll partner closely with engineering, IT, sales, and quality to keep the platform reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

• Own administration of the PLM system (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, Agile PLM, Propel, etc.), including configuration, workflows, user roles, and permissions
• Define and enforce data governance standards: part numbering schemes, BOM structures, item/document lifecycle states, and classification/attribute standards
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and platform roadmap in coordination with the software vendor and internal IT
• Design and maintain PLM workflows to support engineering releases, change processes, and approvals
• Oversee integrations between PLM and adjacent systems (ERP, MES, CAD tools, quality systems), ensuring clean, reliable data flow
• Lead or support data migration efforts (e.g., legacy system consolidation, new site onboarding, M&A integration)
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage support tickets, and act as primary liaison with the PLM vendor or implementation partner
• Train and support end users (engineers, CAD designers, manufacturing engineers) on PLM tools, workflows, and best practices
• Monitor system performance, data quality, and usage metrics; recommend improvements
• Partner with engineering leadership to align PLM capabilities with product development and configuration management needs
• Manage PLM licensing, budget, and vendor contracts
• Ensure PLM practices support compliance and audit requirements (e.g., traceability, revision control, document retention)
• Evaluate and implement new PLM modules or capabilities (e.g., requirements management, MBOM/EBOM reconciliation, supplier collaboration)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience administering or managing a PLM system in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience configuring PLM workflows, data models, and user permissions
• Strong understanding of product data structures: BOMs (EBOM/MBOM), CAD data management, item/document life cycles
• Experience integrating PLM with ERP, MES, or CAD systems
• Solid understanding of configuration management principles (e.g., EIA-649, ISO 10007)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; comfortable working with both technical system issues and business process design
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to work across engineering, IT, manufacturing, and quality teams

• Direct administrator-level experience with a specific PLM platform (Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, Agile PLM, Propel, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD systems (Solid Works, Auto Desk, Creo, NX, CATIA) and their PLM integration
• Experience with data migration or system implementation projects
• Knowledge of…