PLM Project Manager: 26-02189

Akraya; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a data-driven specialist to optimize the assignment process within a PLM system, focusing on change orders and supplier-selected commodities. The role emphasizes improving the logic used to assign commodity managers, enhancing processing speeds, and supporting automation initiatives.

Onsite work in North Reading, MA is required. You will refine assignment logic, develop datasets for predictive tools, and monitor sourcing performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLM system experience.
• Understanding of engineering change management.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement.
• Experience in supply chain operations or system-focused roles within manufacturing/engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commodity manager assignment within PLM for change orders.
• Route affected items to appropriate commodity managers for impact assessment.
• Analyze and enhance the assignment algorithm for improved efficiency.
• Compile data sets to train future automated assignment tools.
• Monitor and report on strategic sourcing team performance.

Skills

PLM admin

Electro-mech sourcing

Data analysis

Process improvement

Change management

Job description

Primary Skills

• PLM systems administration (advanced)
• Electro-mechanical sourcing (advanced)
• Data analysis (advanced)
• Process improvement (advanced)
• Change management workflows (advanced)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: North Reading, MA (Onsite)

Pay Range: $45-$47/hr

W2 Job Summary

This role is responsible for optimizing the critical assignment process within a complex Product Lifecycle Management system, directly impacting early supply chain assessments and cost identification. You will refine the logic for assigning commodity managers to change orders, contributing to smoother processing and improved system performance. The position also involves developing data for future automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commodity manager assignment within PLM for change orders.
• Route affected items to appropriate commodity managers for impact assessment.
• Analyze and enhance the assignment algorithm for improved efficiency.
• Compile data sets to train future automated assignment tools.
• Monitor and report on strategic sourcing team performance.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on PLM system experience.
• Understanding of engineering change management.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement.

Industry Experience

This role requires experience in supply chain operations or system-focused roles within a manufacturing or engineering environment, with a preference for understanding of electro-mechanical components.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.