Senior Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Analyst

Strategic Responsibilities

• PLM System Leadership: Act as the primary subject matter expert and administrator for our PLM ecosystem, optimizing workflows for past, present, and future hardware systems.
• BOM Architecture & NPI Support: Partner closely with engineering and program management to architect complex Engineering and Production BOMs aligned with key NPI milestones.
• Change Management Excellence: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturer Change Orders (MCOs), and Deviations. Facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) reviews to resolve discrepancies and ensure rapid disposition.
• Vendor & Global Alignment: Collaborate daily with Buyer/Planners and CM counterparts in East Asian time zones to conduct high-level BOM reviews, ensuring full compliance with AML/AVL requirements, RoHS certifications, and MPN specifications.
• System Integration: Oversee the accurate and timely transfer of released ECR/ECN, Controlled Part Number, and BOM data from the PLM environment into our central Oracle ERP system.
• Process Optimization: Monitor SLA adherence for change approvals. Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and eliminate backlog.
• Future-Proofing: Support internal initiatives to modernize PLM processes, maintaining readiness for potential future system migrations or upgrades.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Required: 5–7+ years of experience implementing, optimizing, and heavily supporting the PLM systems in a fast-paced hardware manufacturing environment. Experience with enterprise PLM systems like Windchill, Agile, Arena, or Teamcenter.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of NPI hardware lifecycles, global supply chain principles, and ERP integrations (Oracle E-Business Suite or SAP modules such as PIM, Inventory, and Order Management).
• Global Collaboration: Proven ability to partner effectively with international contract manufacturers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, high-growth environment.

Pay & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $109,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan and contributions, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.