Job#: 3022788 Job Description: Job Title: Project / Program Manager II (Configuration Management Specialist) Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Duration: 6 months About the Role This role sits within client's Quality & Lean - Configuration Management (CM) team. The contractor will support product configuration, master data management, and PLM/PDM processes for consumer device programs. The focus is on change order processing, BOM management, Agile PLM administration, and process improvement, supporting products from early development through end-of-life. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role working closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Packaging teams.
Key Responsibilities - Act as a company-wide resource for master data maintenance and escalations
- Analyze, process, and track Change Orders (COs) and design documentation
- Drive part setup, BOM creation, releases, and changes for new and sustaining products
- Ensure all documentation meets standards and policies
- Support global master data setup from development through EOL
- Partner cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
- Provide project updates on schedule, issues, and deliverables
- Create and publish metrics and reports
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives
Agile / PLM System Responsibilities
- Onboard new employees and contract manufacturers into Agile PLM
- Review Agile Deviations, RCOs, NRCOs, and Control Runs
- Manage user roles, privileges, and functional teams
- Provide training and guidance to Agile users
- Handle trouble tickets related to Agile access and configuration
- Continuously benchmark and improve CM performance against Agile standards
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in Project or Program Management
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Configuration Management
- 4+ years using PLM / PDM tools (Agile PLM or similar strongly preferred)
- Experience using data and metrics to drive process improvements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent written communication skills (documentation, specs, rewrites)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (preferred, not mandatory)
- Experience supporting hardware or consumer device programs
Top 3 Must-Have Skills 4+ years Project/Program Management experience Strong PLM / PDM tool expertise (Agile preferred) Excellent technical writing and documentation skills Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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