The PLM Configuration Analysis Manager provides technical leadership and experience with maintaining and improving Product Lifecycle configuration management for Cadence emulation and prototyping systems. This individual will contribute to all the phases of product lifecycle from product concept, prototype, RTM, sustaining through end-of-life/end-of-service with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage highly effective PLM team, provide tactical and strategic guidance, mentor career path growth and training
- Serves as PLM Configuration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the growth of emulation and prototyping products
- Oversee part component creation validating life cycle, review datasheets, compliance to Conflict Free, RoHS, ISO 9001 and other regulatory requirements utilizing SiliconExpert and compatible alternate analysis tools prior to use
- Manage multi product PLM BOM configurations from various life cycle stage maturity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a healthy supply strategy of parts are available prior to introduction and sustain through end-of-life/service
- Chairs the periodic Change Control Boards (CCB) and ensures all pending PLM changes are actively reviewed and prioritized with the cross-functional owners
- Oversee the daily integration activities between PLM tools (Arena, SAP, ServiceMax, SupplierSoft, SDA/EDM, SiliconExpert) and Contract Manufacturers
- Manage the Environmental Governance data collection such as Conflict Free for the annual survey and reporting of all impacted suppliers
- Manage and maintain departmental procedures and instruction guides as a part of the continuous process improvement
- Collaborate to maintain the ISO 9001:2015 and other regulatory, environmental requirements
- Liaises for HSV Customer surveys and inquiries via Corporate Supply Management
- Periodically analyze existing PLM tools and implement/promote PLM initiatives for continued process improvements for scalability, upgradability and flexibility
- Drive and support departmental Objective Key Results (OKR). Align key roles and performance indicators with the OKR and provide periodic reporting.
- Responsible for the department AOP and budget analysis to align with departmental objectives
Requirements:
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in Configuration Management (or similar role) and direct experience in managing PLM teams
- Administration training in PLM systems such as ARENA (preferred) or SAP, Agile, Oracle Fusion, IFS
- Experience in using SiliconExpert, ServiceMax, Jira, SupplierSoft, ServiceMax, Orcad
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of Programs, Adobe Pro, MS Project, Visio (or similar)
- Training of ISO 9001:2015
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and verbal/written communication skills
The annual salary range for California is $112,000 to $208,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Minimum 12 years of experience in configuration management or a similar role
- Direct experience managing PLM teams
- PLM systems administration training, such as Arena, SAP, Agile, Oracle Fusion, or IFS
- Experience using SiliconExpert, ServiceMax, Jira, SupplierSoft, and OrCAD
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Project, and Visio or similar tools
- Training in ISO 9001:2015
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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