PLM & Change Control Manager

Tarana Wireless; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Flexible time off

Stock options

Job summary

Tarana Wireless is seeking a seasoned Document Control Manager to lead Tarana's PLM and document/change control programs. You will govern Arena Solutions, drive data integrity, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant, scalable product data management across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes establishing best-in-class practices, managing records, and enabling rapid growth and new product introductions within a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in document control, configuration management, product data management, or change control within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering a PLM system, preferably Arena Solutions.
• Experience supporting NPI, manufacturing transfer, and PLM activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and SME for Tarana''s Arena PLM system.
• Define and maintain PLM workflows, rules, permissions, training materials, and configurations.
• Develop document control policies, standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead initiatives to improve PLM efficiency, automation, and data quality.
• Coordinate PLM integrations and data synchronization with ERP/MES/quality systems.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements.
• Manage all product documentation including BOMs, drawings, specs, test reports, and quality records.
• Establish document retention and archival practices meeting regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of product data and repositories for compliance.
• Drive data governance to improve consistency and completeness.
• Own and administer ECR/ECO/MCO/PCN and deviation processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional change review meetings and CCBs.
• Review change packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely routing, approval, release, and implementation of changes.
• Monitor change control metrics and report on cycle time and workload.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

PLM administration

Arena Solutions

Document control

Change control

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

BOM management

Auditing

ERP integrations

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate''s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Arena Solutions

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tarana Wireless is seeking a seasoned Document Control Manager to lead Tarana's PLM and document/change control programs. You will govern Arena Solutions, drive data integrity, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant, scalable product data management across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes establishing best-in-class practices, managing records, and enabling rapid growth and new product introductions within a regulated manufacturing setting.