Project Manager (PLM)

Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee the implementation of Teamcenter, a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool, specifically for hard goods product teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project.
• Ensure the project is delivered on schedule and remains within the defined budget.
• Conduct and facilitate workshops focused on project discovery, planning, and execution.
• Identify, record, and manage project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Document action items and maintain the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix.
• Create and distribute weekly status reports to keep all parties informed of progress.
• Initiate and process project change requests when necessary.
• Lead Agile Scrum meetings to support iterative development and team collaboration.
• Participate in resource forecasting to ensure appropriate staffing and allocation.
• Manage project closure activities, ensuring that all deliverables are completed and documented.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of recent experience managing large-scale enterprise initiatives within a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Foundational understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Proven track record managing projects utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies; experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• This position is based onsite at our Austin, TX headquarters (Southwest Parkway) Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. Please note: No travel costs are budgeted for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter PLM implementations.
• Basic familiarity with ERP systems or other downstream applications relevant to PLM environments.
• Experience within the Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Active professional certification preferred in one or more of the following: PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, CAPM®, Prince2, Six Sigma (any level).
Core Competencies
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops focused on project discovery, planning, and execution.
• Ability to identify, record, and manage project risks and issues, including escalation procedures and project health updates.
• Proficient in documenting and tracking action items and maintaining RACI matrices.
• Skilled in creating clear and informative weekly status reports for stakeholders.
• Capability to initiate and process project change requests as needed.
• Experience leading Agile Scrum meetings to drive iterative development and collaboration.
• Participates proactively in resource forecasting and project closure activities to ensure successful delivery and documentation of all project deliverables.