Mgr, Product Lifecycle Management

Company: Exemplis

Department: Product Engineering

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation: Hybrid

Salary Range: $107,565.00 - $161,348.00

Position Summary:

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.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

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.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

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 SolidWorks PDM, Windchill.
3+ years of hands-on experience implementing or administering SolidWorks 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.

Working Conditions

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.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.
Hybrid Work Schedule: We support employee needs and their work/life balance so we offer the flexibility to work remotely while being onsite as needed for “collaboration days.”
Health Insurance: We offer a variety of health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for all of our team members. Eligible the first month following your start date.
401(k): We match 100% up to 3% and then 50% of the next 2% deferred.
Time Off: Taking time off to recharge is a must whether it is for your personal health or vacation; paid time off starts accruing day 1!
Observed Holidays: 10 company observed holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Employee Discounts: We offer discounts to our employee across all of our product lines.
Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!
Tuition Scholarships: Partnership with UMASS Global for 10%-20% off tuition for you and/or your family.

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. Over 25 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park.
From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else.
Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.
Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.