PLM Development Manager

ABOUT THE TEAM:

The Business Systems team designs builds and maintains internal systems applications and infrastructure across the enterprise. Whether architecting infrastructure for complex warfighting simulations helping the sales team track deals or powering critical cloud services the Business Systems team of engineers are there to support. We are looking for a PLM Engineering Manager to lead our team developing Teamcenter customizations and integrations.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Define the vision and strategy for PLM across the enterprise - Set goals policies and processes that guide how PLM customization and integration work gets done company-wide. Shape how we evaluate select and implement PLM capabilities. Oversee the technical roadmap spanning multiple product areas and business functions.
• Manage a department of developers solution engineers and technical leads - Build and scale high-performing teams. Develop managers and technical leads who can own their domains. Oversee workforce planning and budget allocation across multiple programs. Create career frameworks technical standards and engineering practices.
• Drive architectural decisions that impact PLM infrastructure integrations and scalability for the entire organization. Navigate complex undefined challenges that require conceptual thinking. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that transform how Engineering teams collaborate and manage product data.
• Partner with senior leadership across Engineering Operations IT and Product to align PLM strategy with company priorities. Communicate technical strategies to C-suite audiences. Navigate complex conversations with focus on influencing outcomes across departments.
• Oversee multi-million dollar budgets for PLM licensing infrastructure and team operations. Make investment decisions that significantly influence business outcomes. Negotiate contracts and shape vendor roadmaps based on Andurils needs.
• Ensure business continuity and operational excellence - Your decisions directly impact critical engineering workflows. Prevent disruptions that could put key business activities at risk. Balance operational support technical debt innovation projects and strategic initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• • Youve built and scaled a high-performing engineering organization delivering both strategic initiatives and operational excellence
  • Leadership relies on you to shape PLM strategy - your recommendations drive major investment decisions
  • Youve implemented organizational changes (processes standards team structures) that measurably improved how engineering works at Anduril
  • Youve developed leaders - managers and technical leads who operate independently and own their domains
  • Teamcenter infrastructure scales with company growth without major disruptions
  • Youve successfully navigated complex organizational challenges requiring influence without direct authority
  • Youve optimized spend and demonstrated clear ROI on PLM investments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of engineering experience with at least 4 years in people management including 2 years managing managers or leading multiple teams - Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations. Experience leading departments or multiple functions across matrixed organizations.
• Expertise in Enterprise PLMs including architecture customization (ITK BMIDE SOA Workflows AWC) and integrations. Broad understanding of enterprise systems landscape - ERP MES CAD CAE MBSE. Experience with cloud infrastructure high-availability systems and enterprise-scale deployments.
• Ability to tackle complex undefined challenges using conceptual thinking and strategic frameworks. Experience shaping policies and processes that guide how work gets done across an organization. Track record of leading initiatives with significant measurable business impact.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels - from engineers to C-suite to board members. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across departments. Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Experience managing significant budgets ($2M) and demonstrating ROI. Understanding of how Teamcenter and engineering systems drive business outcomes. Experience with vendor management contract negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Track record of building things that didnt exist - teams processes systems or capabilities. Experience driving organizational change in high-growth rapidly changing environments.
• U.S. Person status required (export control)
• Ability to be in-office 3-5 days/wk 10% travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in defense aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments at scale
• Background implementing Teamcenter at a company during hypergrowth
• Prior experience in startup or high-growth technology companies
• Track record of successful M&A integrations or large-scale system migration

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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