Sr. PDM Administrator

6 Months ago • 6 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. PDM Administrator will lead and drive the Product Data Management (PDM) processes and Arena system. This role involves managing the PDM environment, providing daily user support, and responding to shifting priorities. The administrator will be responsible for day-to-day document control functions, managing rapid changes, prioritizing deliverables, implementing new product data management, administering user privileges, and developing document control processes. This position requires cross-functional collaboration with various teams to execute processes and manage the PDM system, including managing Arena configuration rules, ECO, MCO, and other notifications. The role also includes hosting CCB meetings, enforcing policies, providing technical support and training, and modifying PDM configurations as needed.

Must have:

Manage the PDM system for all users.
Collaborate with managers and employees at all levels.
Manage Arena configuration rules and BOM structure.
Implement and enforce policies related to PDCM.
Provide technical support and training for Arena users.
Assist in the creation of BOMs and ensure data accuracy.
6+ years of PDM experience, preferably with Arena.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

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Job Details

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.

An organized and resourceful individual to lead and drive the (PDM) Product Data Management processes and Arena system. As a senior administrator you will manage the PDM environment, providing daily support to the user base and respond to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. This position will be self-directed and will execute day-to-day document control related functions. Candidate should be able to manage rapid changes, prioritize and track deliverables for various organizations, implement new product data management, administer user privileges in Arena, and develop document control processes.

What you’ll do:

Manage the administrator role for the PDM system for all users.
Work cross-functionally with managers and employees at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with Engineering Program Manager, Operation Program Manager, Product Management, Customer Success, and Hardware Engineering teams to execute the day-to-day functional process and the PDM system.
Create and manage Arena configuration rules and BOM structure standards.
Manage ECO, MCO, deviation, stop ship and purge notifications in Arena.
Host a weekly CCB meeting with all stakeholders to review changes.
Implement, update, and enforce policies related to PDCM.
Provide technical support, process enforcement, and training to internal and external Arena Users.
Manage the existing PDM setup and modify configurations as required by business processes.
Assist Operations/Engineering staff in the creation of  BOM's (Bill of Materials) structure, part numbers, ensure data accuracy and archive related documentation in Arena.

What you’ve done:

6 plus years of hands-on experience managing a PDM function, preferably in Arena.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
Experience with supporting the PDM function in a manufacturing environment for complex hi-tech systems.

Who you are:

Must be capable of prioritizing workload and coordinating with people to ensure timely release of critical documents.
Ability to collaborate closely with other functional areas and drive key decisions related to PDM functions.
Willingness to work across time zones to collaborate with global teams in a 24/7 environment.
Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with co-workers and external contacts and respond positively to situations.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond positively to changing requirements.

As an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and/or local law.

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