PLM Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client is looking for a PLM Operations Manager for a onsite role in Morgan Hill, CA. The PLM Operations Manager will be responsible for driving the operational excellence, stability, and scalability of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform. 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.

Key Responsibilities:
* Own PLM execution cadence including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and quarterly planning support
* Manage PLM intake processes and ensure consistent backlog hygiene using Jira and related delivery tools
* Coordinate execution and dependencies across multiple PLM platforms, TPMs, teams, and workstreams
* Track vendor execution against SOWs, milestones, SLAs, and deliverables; surface risks early
* Maintain visibility into PLM operational budgets, forecasts, and actuals
* Own PLM operational communications, newsletter, dashboards, and Confluence documentation as the system of record

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
* Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred but not required
* Agile, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent delivery, operations, or program management certifications are a plus
* 7-12 years of experience in technology operations, delivery management, or program operations
* Strong hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile or Kanban delivery models
* Experience coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives across internal teams and external vendors
* Working knowledge of PLM, CAD, PDM, or engineering systems and related business processes
* Demonstrated experience using data, metrics, and dashboards to drive execution improvements
* Familiarity with AI-assisted tools, automation platforms, or analytics for operational workflows

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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