Product Data Management (PDM) Analyst

Nokia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schemes

Hybrid working

Maternity/Paternity leave (90+ days)

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Product Data Management (PDM) Analyst in Malaysia to lead BOM configuration and change management for NPI and sustaining engineering. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams, maintain PDM processes in Agile/SAP, and drive data integrity initiatives across R&D, supply chain, and quality requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of directly related experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience with BOM configuration and change order analysis.

Responsibilities

• Document and manage change orders/requests in Agile/SAP to ensure BOM accuracy for NPI and sustaining engineering.
• Document, maintain, and update PDM business processes for BOM release and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate data validation and reports to ensure data integrity across cross‑functional teams.

Skills

PDM & BOM configuration

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Agile PLM

SAP

Enovia

Job description

Job Description

The Product Data Management (PDM) Analyst is responsible for product data configuration analysis and coordination with cross‑functional teams to manage Change Orders/Requests in Agile and SAP to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining change management. This role builds and implements Bill of Materials (BOM) including change management process improvements to support R&D, supply chain, and Nokia quality requirements. The analyst supports product data integrity initiatives and workflow optimisation from concept through implementation. As a product master data steward for BOM configuration, you will partner closely with data owners. You are accountable for tracking metrics, improving data quality, and driving the adoption of master data and business processes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. You are a driven individual with demonstrated experience in fast‑paced organisations. You possess excellent written and oral communication skills, alongside strong analytical, consultative, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

The PDM Analyst drives NPI and sustaining change management in Agile and SAP. This role partners closely with cross‑functional product development teams, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, finance, and service organisations.

• Change Management & BOM Accuracy: Document and manage change orders/requests in Agile/SAP to ensure BOM accuracy for the timely review, release, and implementation of assemblies, parts, documents, and BOMs for NPI and sustaining engineering. Comprehensive knowledge of BOM configuration and interchangeability requirements is required. Ensure product data is correct, current, complete, consistent, and fully traceable to meet corporate ERP system requirements.
• Process Documentation & Optimisation: Document, maintain, and update PDM business processes used for BOM release, approval, and lifecycle management. Ensure efficient utilisation of PDM processes within Agile/SAP to provide accurate, consistent, and timely information to internal teams and external suppliers.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Facilitate the Agile/SAP product data integrity programme by running advanced searches and data quality reports. Coordinate content validation with cross‑functional data owners to resolve discrepancies.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• PDM & Configuration Expertise: Extensive experience with Product Data Management (PDM), complex Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration management, data governance, and change order analysis/coordination within a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of BOM management technologies, industry standards, and best practices. Highly proficient in Agile PLM, with Agile Admin and experience in SAP and Enovia considered a major plus.
• Process & Documentation: Strong ability to develop systems and business processes, with a solid familiarity with manufacturing processes and documentation procedures.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Demonstrated capability to utilise Agile advanced search, import/export tools, and reporting functionality to maintain product data integrity.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Proven track record of working collaboratively across cross‑functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3‑5 years of directly related experience.
• Software Proficiency: Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.

About Us

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well‑being programmes to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee growth solutions to support your personalised career & skills development
• Diverse pool of coaches & mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond