Senior Manager, PLM – Transformation

Role Overview

• Own and define the long-term PLM strategy for the Masks business, ensuring alignment with global ResMed PLM and Digital Transformation programs.
• Lead the evolution of requirements management, change management, configuration control, and product data management practices.
• Drive adoption and optimization of PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, Jira/Atlassian ecosystem, and internal portfolio tools).
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and IT to ensure systems and processes are tightly integrated and scalable.
• Establish PLM KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms.
• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across the product lifecycle, from concept development through sustaining/PLE.
• Map, redesign, and streamline cross-functional processes that are currently fragmented, manual, or inconsistent.
• Drive simplification initiatives around requirements review workflows, traceability, verification planning, and regression analysis (e.g., reimagining Jama-based review processes).
• Champion digitization and automation opportunities across Engineering and adjacent functions.
• Work closely with senior leaders across R&D, PLE, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Quality to co-create transformation priorities.
• Build trust and alignment across globally distributed teams.
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure adoption, behavioral change, and long-term sustainability.
• Communicate clearly at all levels—from executive steering groups to frontline engineering teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery and measurable improvements from the programme.
• Establish project governance, charters, and stage gates; ensure cross-functional accountability.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project teams (including indirect/matrix resources).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Product Development, Systems Engineering, PLM, or Digital Transformation roles.
• Deep knowledge of PLM platforms (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile), requirements management tools (e.g., Jama), and change control processes.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, product development lifecycles, and configuration management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, senior stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience with process mapping and redesign (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN).

Benefits

• Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place.
• It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring.
• We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.