PLM Manager

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for an experienced PLM Manager to manage and enhance our PLM environment and strategy across the company. This role will serve as a technical owner of our Arena PLM environment, ensuring that our systems, processes and integrations – including those with CATIA – enable efficient, compliant and scalable product development. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-growth companies and combines deep PLM expertise, cross-functional collaboration and a vision for continued optimization within the product development lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Own the strategic direction, administration and continuous improvement of our Arena
  PLM Platform with users across engineering, supply chain and other functions.

• Define and implement PLM governance, data management standards and process best
  practices to ensure consistency, quality and compliance.

• Lead integration efforts between CATIA and Arena PLM to streamline CAD data
  management, version control and BOM synchronization.

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, IT and other teams to optimize PLM processes
  and align PLM capabilities with evolving business needs.

• Oversee user roles, access permissions, workflows and approval processes within the
  PLM Platform.

• Lead working groups to troubleshoot system and integration issues, perform root-case
  analyses and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor system usage and business needs to ensure system scalability as the company
  grows.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence
  within the function.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

• 8+ years of experience with PLM Systems, preferably with 3+ years in an Arena PLM
  ownership role.

• Strong working knowledge of CATIA.

• Advanced understanding of product structures, configuration control, BOM management,
  and engineering change processes.

• Familiarity with integrations, data migration or scripting a plus.

• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams.

• Excellent analytical, communication and documentation skills.

• A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently, identify
  opportunities, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction.

The salary for this position ranges from $170,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. 

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

• Flexible time off. 

• 401(k) match.