PLM Operations Lead - Agile Delivery & Data-Driven

Specialized Bicycles, Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare plan options

HSA contributions

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) company matching

Life/AD&D Insurance

Mental well-being support

Generous PTO

Career development assistance

Job summary

Specialized Bicycles, Inc. is seeking a PLM Operations Manager to drive standardized PLM rhythms and streamlined execution across sourcing, planning, and manufacturing.

You will translate business needs into governed PLM capabilities and deliverables, fostering reliable operations through data-driven governance and AI-enabled insights. In this role, you will own sprint planning, backlog hygiene, and cross-functional coordination while managing budgets and reporting.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in technology operations, delivery management, or program operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, IS, OM, Business, or related field; MBA/MS preferred.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile/Kanban delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Own PLM execution cadence including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and quarterly planning support.
• Manage PLM intake processes and ensure backlog hygiene using Jira and related delivery tools.
• Coordinate execution and dependencies across multiple PLM platforms, TPMs, teams, and workstreams.
• Track vendor execution against SOWs, milestones, SLAs, and deliverables; surface risks early.
• Maintain visibility into PLM budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Own PLM operational communications, newsletters, dashboards, and Confluence documentation.

Skills

Delivery management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS/Operations

Master’s degree preferred

SAFe/PMP certification a plus

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile/Kanban

Job description

Specialized Bicycles, Inc. is seeking a PLM Operations Manager to drive standardized PLM rhythms and streamlined execution across sourcing, planning, and manufacturing.

You will translate business needs into governed PLM capabilities and deliverables, fostering reliable operations through data-driven governance and AI-enabled insights. In this role, you will own sprint planning, backlog hygiene, and cross-functional coordination while managing budgets and reporting.