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This role ensures PLM processes, data, and system capabilities are aligned with business priorities-enabling product teams, supply chain, and manufacturing to operate efficiently and make decisions with confidence across the product lifecycle.\nValue to the Department\nThis role strengthens PLM execution by establishing clear operating discipline, governance, and transparency across the organization through:\nDriving execution consistency and reliabilit y by standardizing PLM operating rhythms, intake, and delivery practices to reduce friction, rework, and cycle time.\n Enforcing data and process governance to ensure PLM data quality, standards adherence, and controlled change-enabling downstream teams (sourcing, planning, manufacturing) to operate with confidence.\nProviding a clear execution bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, and IT by translating needs into well-governed, actionable PLM capabilities and workflows.\n Improving communication and accountability through standardized reporting, dashboards, and forums that make progress, risks, and decisions visible and measurable.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn PLM execution cadence including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and quarterly planning support.\nManage PLM intake processes and ensure consistent backlog hygiene using Jira and related delivery tools.\nCoordinate execution and dependencies across multiple PLM platforms, TPMs, teams, and workstreams.\nTrack vendor execution against SOWs, milestones, SLAs, and deliverables; surface risks early.\nMaintain visibility into PLM operational budgets, forecasts, and actuals.\nOwn PLM operational communications, newsletter, dashboards, and Confluence documentation as the system of record.\nAI, Data, and Automation Focus\nApply AI-assisted tools to improve intake triage, backlog quality, and execution visibility.\nLeverage delivery data from Jira, vendors, and financial systems to identify risks and bottlenecks.\nUse generative AI to support status reporting, documentation summarization, and operational insights.\nPartner with PLM Data and Platform teams to ensure operational data is AI-ready and well-governed.\nContinuously evaluate tools and methods that reduce manual operational overhead.\nSkills and Experience\n7-12 years of experience in technology operations, delivery management, or program operations.\nStrong hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile or Kanban delivery models.\nExperience coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives across internal teams and external vendors.\nWorking knowledge of PLM, CAD, PDM, or engineering systems and related business processes.\nDemonstrated experience using data, metrics, and dashboards to drive execution improvements.\nFamiliarity with AI-assisted tools, automation platforms, or analytics for operational workflows.\nEducation and Background\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.\nMaster’s degree (MBA or MS) preferred but not required.\nAgile, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent delivery, operations, or program management certifications are a plus.\nSuccess Measures\nPredictable and transparent PLM execution cadence across teams and vendors.\nHigh-quality intake and backlog hygiene with reduced execution friction.\nClear operational visibility through dashboards and AI-assisted insights.\nPAY\nBelow is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:\nCalifornia Base Pay Range: ($105,000 -$145,000)\nBENEFITS\nAs a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.\nBenefits include:\nCompetitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition\n\nComprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)\n\nDental and Vision plans\n\n401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company\n\nCompany-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care\n\nGenerous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off\n\n14 weeksof 100% paid leave for birthing parents and8 weeksof 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby\n\nUp to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance\n\nUp to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement\n\nIndustry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks\n\nForadditionalinformation on benefits andperks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.\nWe want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. 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