Specialized

PLM Operations Manager

United States, CA, Morgan Hill (Office) · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$145kDetected 30 days ago

LLMsProduct ManagementAgileJiraConfluenceOperations ManagementSupply ChainCadenceCommunication

About the role

We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider's brand of choice.

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.
Maintain visibility into PLM operational budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
Own PLM operational communications, newsletter, dashboards, and Confluence documentation as the system of record.
Use generative AI to support status reporting, documentation summarization, and operational insights.
Partner with PLM Data and Platform teams to ensure operational data is AI-ready and well-governed.
Demonstrated experience using data, metrics, and dashboards to drive execution improvements.
We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive.

Driving execution consistency and reliabilit y by standardizing PLM operating rhythms, intake, and delivery practices to reduce friction, rework, and cycle time.
Enforcing data and process governance to ensure PLM data quality, standards adherence, and controlled change-enabling downstream teams (sourcing, planning, manufacturing) to operate with confidence.
Providing a clear execution bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, and IT by translating needs into well-governed, actionable PLM capabilities and workflows.
Improving communication and accountability through standardized reporting, dashboards, and forums that make progress, risks, and decisions visible and measurable.
Coordinate execution and dependencies across multiple PLM platforms, TPMs, teams, and workstreams.
Track vendor execution against SOWs, milestones, SLAs, and deliverables
surface risks early.
Apply AI-assisted tools to improve intake triage, backlog quality, and execution visibility.

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.
Familiarity with AI-assisted tools, automation platforms, or analytics for operational workflows.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred but not required.
Agile, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent delivery, operations, or program management certifications are a plus.
Predictable and transparent PLM execution cadence across teams and vendors.
High-quality intake and backlog hygiene with reduced execution friction.
Clear operational visibility through dashboards and AI-assisted insights.

( $105,000 - $145,000 )
Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance

As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement

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