Ashley Furniture Industries · 3 weeks ago
IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAshley Furniture Industries is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. As the IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering, you will bridge the gap between business and technology, driving product strategy and execution within Design & Engineering, focusing on PDM/PLM and CAD solutions.
FurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions
Support development of strategies that align with business goals and customer needs. This includes working with Design & Engineering stakeholders to define product vision, setting OKRs, and creating engineering systems roadmaps to achieve them
Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements. Facilitate critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development is on track and meets the defined specifications and quality standards
Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value. Continuously reassess and adjust feature priorities based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and business needs
Create and maintain product roadmaps for engineering systems. Communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment across the organization
Work closely with global engineering teams, design teams, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution. This includes coordinating system deployments, creating go-live strategies, and ensuring alignment across departments
Work closely with engineering teams to understand common issues and areas for improvement and use this information to drive product enhancements and reduce engineering pain points
Utilize data analytics to develop strategies, identify trends, and measure ROI and product performance for engineering systems
Support and advocate for Agile methodologies to manage product development. This includes participating in sprint ceremonies to ensure efficiency and alignment
Bring expertise in the industry and Design & Engineering area to drive innovation and efficiency. Understand and influence the applications and systems supporting the product
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field
4+ years of experience in product management, preferably in enterprise software with familiarity of design and engineering business operations, CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, or related Design & Engineering Systems area
Understanding of engineering processes like CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, design workflows, and product development lifecycle
Familiarity with Engineering Data Management best practices and technical project leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Ability to support translation of business objectives into a structured product strategy, preferably in the Design & Engineering Systems area
Benefits tracking, ROI analysis, and business case development experience
Business process project management and change management capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
Experience with system performance metrics including platform uptime, user adoption metrics, and integration success rates
Process efficiency optimization including design cycle times, workflow automation, and system performance improvements
Preferred
MBA is a plus
Familiarity with SolidWorks Manage system is preferred
Familiarity with CAD systems and design process experience with workflow standardization capabilities
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Company
Ashley Furniture Industries
Ashley Furniture Industries is the furniture manufacturer, delivering home furnishing values, stylish furnishings, and home decor.
10001+ employees
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