PLM and Integrated Systems Manager, Infrastructure Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. Inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PLM and Data Integration Manager to lead a team and drive the strategic alignment of product lifecycle data with other critical enterprise applications. This position requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking, and good communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver on both PLM and data integration objectives. We're looking for a dedicated and passionate person to join this amazing team, if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you!

Description

The PLM and Data Integration Manager will lead a small team in supporting user needs, implementing application improvements, and ensuring seamless data flow between systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, including Bills of Material (BOM), lifecycle management, and associated metadata.
• Define and implement a comprehensive roadmap for integrating PLM data with inventory management, ERP, and capital asset database applications across multiple data centers.
• Lead and develop team of PLM and system analysts.
• Identify tasks performed by Business Operations team that can be automated.
• Manage development cycles/sprints working with developer teams.
• Implement User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; OR, equivalent job-related experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Expertise in Bill of Materials (BOM) management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and/or metadata management principles and practices.
• 2+ years of experience leading or developing a team.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

• Solid understanding of data management principles, data architecture, and data governance.
• Superb communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with workflow design and process improvement.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM system or AgilePLM
• Experience with data visualization using Tableau or similar tool.
• Solid attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with capital asset management and/or inventory management systems.
• Formal project management experience (e.g., PMP certification).