PLM Operations Leader: Drive Execution and Governance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

HSA contributions

Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Career development assistance

Job summary

Specialized Bicycles, Inc. in Morgan Hill, CA seeks a PLM Operations Manager to drive operational excellence for the PLM platform, aligning data, processes and systems with business priorities across product, supply chain and manufacturing.

You will lead cadence and governance, collaborate with product teams and IT, and translate needs into well-governed PLM capabilities, leveraging Jira, Confluence and AI-powered insights.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in technology operations, delivery management, or program operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile or Kanban delivery models.
• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives across internal teams and external vendors.
• Working knowledge of PLM, CAD, PDM, or engineering systems and related business processes.
• Demonstrated experience using data, metrics, and dashboards to drive execution improvements.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools, automation platforms, or analytics for operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own PLM execution cadence including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and quarterly planning support.
• Manage PLM intake processes and ensure consistent 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 operational budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Own PLM operational communications, newsletter, dashboards, and Confluence documentation as the system of record.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Agile/Kanban

PLM knowledge

Data dashboards

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Specialized Bicycles, Inc. in Morgan Hill, CA seeks a PLM Operations Manager to drive operational excellence for the PLM platform, aligning data, processes and systems with business priorities across product, supply chain and manufacturing.

You will lead cadence and governance, collaborate with product teams and IT, and translate needs into well-governed PLM capabilities, leveraging Jira, Confluence and AI-powered insights.