Product Configuration Analyst

Title- Product Configuration Analyst
Location- Santa Clara, CA- Onsite
Type- W2

Job Description-
As a Product Configuration Analyst (PCA) you will be at the forefront of driving seamless product lifecycle and configuration management across hardware, software, and manufacturing domains. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Vendors to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), oversee changes, and implement best practices in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Your leadership will ensure data integrity, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Role Description-
In this role, you will define and uphold processes for effective data management, configuration control, and BOM governance, guiding teams through new product introductions, engineering changes, and ongoing product iterations. Serving as the link between internal and external stakeholders, you will champion PLM system adoption, conduct audits, track metrics, and proactively resolve issues. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will balance technical expertise and strategic leadership to optimize product development and delivery.

What you will be doing?
Oversee PLM activities, including BOM creation, maintenance, and updates for new and existing products.
Coordinate the end-to-end change management process, ensuring alignment among Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
Define and maintain best practices for data integrity, regulatory compliance, and configuration management across multiple platforms.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate and timely release of product documentation, specifications, and engineering change orders.
Manage and refine PLM workflows and user permissions, providing training and support to internal stakeholders.
Conduct data audits, analyze metrics, and develop process improvements to enhance efficiency and maintain high-quality standards.
Facilitate effective communication with vendors and international teams, ensuring global alignment on product lifecycle management practices.
Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures, training materials, and user guides related to PLM and configuration management.

What you will bring to this role?
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; presentation, customer service, business, and negotiation skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Effective leadership skills needed to manage cross-functional teams successfully.
Hands on experience with Agile, SAP, and/or Oracle bill of material, including a strong background in understanding complex product structures.
Ability to be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Broad understanding of Pure s products and services technologies is highly desired.
Configure the Marketing SKUs with HW BOMs & SW granularity.
Manage SKU level life cycle: create new SKUs prior to pilot, release them to production, and manage throughout is lifecycle to EOL.
Set up Product BOMs based on manufacturing strategy such as CTO, PTO, BTO, FRU, etc.
Work effectively with Staff to VP level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties.
Operate and drive results and set priorities independently, be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert
Demonstrate favorable results through regular leadership and influencing others.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree preferred

Experience:
10+ years of experience with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in configuration management within a technical (hardware, software, or manufacturing) environment.
Strong familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Arena, Teamcenter, or Oracle Cloud) and CAD/PDM tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM).
Demonstrated understanding of BOM structures, engineering change processes, and cross-functional data integration.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Analytical mindset, adept at auditing, interpreting metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred experience with ERP/MRP systems, JIRA/Confluence, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, GMP, RoHS, REACH)