Senior Manager - Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions

Senior Manager PLM Solutions

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

This role is responsible for driving the strategy, delivery, and ongoing operations of PLM systems and digital initiatives supporting product development, quality, and manufacturing functions. The individual will lead cross-functional efforts, manage critical stakeholder relationships, and architect enterprise-level solutions, including Teamcenter upgrades and integrations with systems like SAP, Loftware and Camstar. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to enable business transformation and operational excellence across global teams. This position will contribute to digital transformation initiatives and play a key role in strategic planning, change management, and team capability development.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for PLM initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise architecture.
• Lead and mentor a geographically distributed team of developers, analysts, and solution architects in the implementation and support of Teamcenter and associated systems.
• Oversee the planning and execution of major upgrade projects (e.g., Teamcenter 2506), ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value delivery.
• Serve as solution architect for complex projects, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of implemented solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure successful solution delivery.
• Define team objectives, track performance metrics, and support employee development through coaching and formal feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements in system design and data management.
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes through automation and best practices.
• Represent PLM and Digital Solutions in leadership forums, audits, and global initiatives.

• Proven experience leading global cross-functional teams and managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Deep understanding of PLM processes, Change Management, BOM Management, and integrations with ERP, MES, and labeling systems.
• Strong solution architecture skills with hands-on experience in customizing and upgrading Teamcenter (preferably up to version 2412).
• Experience with Agile methodologies, ITIL practices, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across functions.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team capabilities.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Senior Level