Where Performance Meets PurposeJoin a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be DoingWe're seeking a strategic and highly collaborative Lead PLM System Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes, systems, and data governance across the organization. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and deployment of PLM capabilities that support product creation, product data management, and enterprise-wide business objectives. You will play a critical role in aligning business processes, operational requirements, and technology solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, and product development excellence.
You will partner closely with teams across Product Creation, Sourcing, Operations, IT, and other business functions to define PLM strategies, establish roadmaps, and ensure system capabilities effectively support current and future business needs. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help shape the evolution of PLM processes and technologies while driving initiatives that improve data quality, visibility, compliance, and overall operational performance.
You will lead complex PLM projects and system enhancements from requirements gathering through deployment, adoption, and ongoing support. This includes managing system integrations, upgrades, process improvement initiatives, and enterprise-wide efforts to standardize product data, specifications, materials, and bill of materials (BOM) management. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining governance frameworks, workflows, and best practices to ensure consistency and accuracy across product information and processes.
As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to PLM users and analysts across the organization. You will support training and onboarding activities, promote knowledge sharing, and help develop organizational capabilities that maximize the value of PLM solutions. Your ability to communicate effectively across technical and business audiences will be essential in driving alignment and successful execution.
Additionally, you will collaborate with external vendors and technology partners to evaluate system performance, prioritize enhancement opportunities, and resolve complex issues. Through your strong analytical skills and business acumen, you will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend innovative solutions that enhance product development processes and support long-term business growth.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting PLM/PDM systems, product master data management, product development processes, systems implementation, business process transformation, supply chain operations, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale projects, enterprise system implementations, and cross-functional business initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, product development processes, product data management, material specifications, and bill of materials (BOM) structures.
- Strong understanding of product creation workflows and the technologies that support product development and commercialization processes.
- Experience developing and implementing PLM governance standards, business processes, workflows, and best practices.
- Knowledge of enterprise data governance principles, master data management, and data quality methodologies.
- Experience leading system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives from concept through deployment and adoption.
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration and the interaction between PLM platforms and broader business applications.
- Demonstrated ability to gather and document business requirements, develop process flows, and create functional and technical specifications.
- Experience developing user training materials, system documentation, knowledge transfer resources, and end-user support programs.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence outcomes with limited management oversight.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to evaluate business challenges, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, compliance, and product data integrity.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Proven capability to coach, mentor, and influence users, analysts, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple business functions.
- Experience working with vendors and external technology partners to evaluate solutions, manage priorities, and resolve complex issues.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and related product creation technologies is preferred.
- Self-motivated and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, and delivering measurable business value through technology solutions.
- Ability to travel as needed to support business initiatives, project activities, and stakeholder engagement.
Our Commitment to YouAt Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $119,710.00-$152,329.00
Ready to Make an Impact?Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
EEO and Additional Statements- Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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