Change Control Manager

ADI Global Distribution; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

ADI Global Distribution is seeking a Change Control Manager to own hardware product configuration across the lifecycle, leading a CM team and serving as PLM system owner. You will ensure BOM accuracy, part data, and engineering changes are traceable and compliant.

You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to balance speed of change with product integrity, including integration across PLM, ERP, and QA systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Experience leading configuration management, document control, or PLM for hardware products.
• 2+ years managing Change Control teams.
• Hands-on, administrator-level experience with an enterprise PLM system (Arena, Windchill, Agile, Teamcenter, Propel).
• Experience managing engineering change processes (ECR/ECO), revision control, and multi-level BOMs.
• Experience partnering with Engineering teams to release products through NPI stage gates.
• Experience releasing product data to JDMs and contract manufacturers.
• Experience leading a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration management strategy, plan, and procedures across hardware product lines.
• Lead PLM system administration and data governance across categories and lifecycle stages.
• Maintain integrity of BOMs and controlled documents through audits and cleanup.
• Lead engineering change processes end to end including deviations.
• Ensure changes include impact analyses on inventory, cost, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering to embed configuration control early in development.
• Coordinate with Program Management on stage-gate release readiness and launch timelines.
• Synchronize data flows between PLM, ERP, CAD/PDM, and quality systems.

Skills

Configuration management

Team leadership

PLM systems

ECR/ECO processes

BOM management

NPI stage gates

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Arena PLM

Windchill

Agile

Teamcenter

Propel

Job description

Job Description

The Change Control Manager owns how our hardware products are defined, changed, and released, from first prototype through end of life. This role leads the configuration management function and serves as the owner of our product lifecycle management (PLM) system, ensuring that part data, bills of materials, and engineering changes are accurate, controlled, and traceable across every product line. The Manager partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality so that teams and manufacturing partners always build from the correct, approved revision. The role also leads a team of configuration management and document control professionals and requires strong judgment to balance speed of change with product integrity.

Job Duties

• Own the configuration management strategy, plan, and procedures across hardware product lines, including part numbering, revision control, lifecycle phases, and BOM structure
• Serve as business owner and lead administrator of the PLM system, including item categories, attributes, lifecycle phases, change workflows, routing, and user roles
• Maintain the integrity of items, BOMs, approved manufacturer lists, and controlled documents in the PLM system through regular audits and data cleanup
• Lead the engineering change process (ECR/ECO and deviations) end to end
• Ensure engineering changes include complete impact analysis, such as inventory disposition, cost, effectivity, firmware compatibility, and compliance impact
• Partner with Hardware Engineering to embed configuration control early in the product development process
• Partner with Program Management on stage-gate release readiness (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP) and launch timelines
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to release product data to contract manufacturers and confirm builds match the approved configuration
• Own integrations and data flows between the PLM system and ERP, CAD/PDM, and quality systems
• Support product compliance and quality audits with complete, traceable configuration records, including RoHS and certification data in the PLM system
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of configuration management and document control professionals
• Establish and report configuration management metrics, such as ECO cycle time, change backlog, and BOM accuracy, to engineering and business leadership
• Drive continuous improvement of configuration management processes, training, documentation, and tools

You Must Have

• 5+ years Experience leading configuration management, document control, or PLM for hardware products
• 2+ years managing Change Control teams
• Hands-on, administrator-level experience with an enterprise PLM system (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Agile, Teamcenter, Propel)
• Experience managing engineering change processes (ECR/ECO), revision control, and multi-level BOMs
• Experience partnering directly with Engineering teams to release products through new product introduction (NPI) stage gates
• Experience releasing product data to JDMs and contract manufacturers
• Experience managing people or leading a team

We Value

• Experience with Arena PLM

About Us

ADI is a leading global distributor and solutions provider of security, AV, and smart living technologies, helping professionals deliver smarter, safer, and more connected experiences for homes and businesses around the world. Through trusted brands, exclusive solutions, and strong industry partnerships, ADI supports more than 110,000 customers across residential and commercial markets globally. From security and video surveillance to networking, audio, automation, fire, and connected technologies, ADI offers a broad portfolio of products, services, and software designed to support the evolving needs of integrators, installers, and technology professionals. With a global team spanning operations, sales, supply chain, digital, customer experience, engineering, and more, ADI combines deep industry expertise with innovation and service to help customers grow and succeed in an evolving industry. At ADI, our teams help create the technologies, partnerships, and experiences that keep people connected, protected, and supported every day. Learn more at www.adiglobal.com .

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Job Info

• Job Identification : 19805
• Job Category : Engineering Document Control
• Posting Date : 2026-10-30T17:35:49+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Locations : 1355 W Innovation Way Suite 125, Lehi, 84043, US; 14819 Ballantyne Village Way,, Charlotte, 28277, US
• (Hybrid)
• Incentive Eligible : RBP
• Business : ADI Global Distribution
• Hiring Salary Range : The typical hiring salary for this role, ranges from USD $97881.82 to $146029.09 per year but varies by specific work location. Within a range, our company determines base pay for an individual based on various factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience.
• Incentive Eligible (RBP) : This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of the annual base salary. The bonus is contingent upon both individual and company performance.
• Benefits : We provide comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.
• US Visa Sponsorship Eligibility : This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship