PLM Product Manager (Fashion & Apparel)

SBH Fashion • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $90k - $130k / year • 1d ago

Job Title: PLM Product Manager (Fashion & Apparel)

Key Responsibilities

PLM Management & Optimization

Oversee the day-to-day use of Centric PLM across Design, Product Development, and Technical Design teams.
Collaborate with team leaders to streamline seasonal workflows, ensure accurate data setup, and maintain consistency across collections.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend PLM-driven improvements that enhance team productivity and visibility.
Partner with IT to communicate business requirements, test updates, and track configuration/enhancement requests.
Oversee seasonal setup, data rollovers, and product record accuracy (styles/designs, materials, colorways, BOMs).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison between creative, technical and support teams, translating business needs into clear, actionable PLM requirements.
Facilitate PLM review sessions to address user issues, align priorities, and promote best practices.
Ensure standardized workflows and consistent data across all stages of product development.

Training & Change Management

Develop and deliver PLM training sessions for new and existing users.
Create process documentation, quick-reference materials, and best practice guidelines as needed.
Promote user accountability and adoption across all design and development functions.

Performance & Reporting

Track and report on key PLM metrics such as style/design creation accuracy, milestone completion, adoption rate and development cycle times.
Provide leadership with visibility into PLM usage and data trends to support better business decisions.
Ensure PLM data aligns with related systems (e.g., ERP, reporting tools, etc.) where applicable.

DPC (Digital Product Creation):

Partner with cross-functional teams to embed digital product creation workflows into the overall product lifecycle.
Support adoption of DPC practices by guiding teams through process changes, training, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with design, development, and merchandising to ensure DPC enhances creativity, speed, and sustainability goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production or related field preferred.
Experience with Centric PLM in a fashion, apparel or similar environment.
Experience with DPC (digital product creation)
Strong understanding of design and product development workflows and calendar management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge creative and technical teams.
Strong organizational and data management capabilities.
Experience supporting multiple product categories or brands.
Exposure to workflow documentation, user adoption initiatives, or process mapping.
Strong focus on design-to-development efficiency.
Skilled communicator who can articulate system needs and user feedback.
Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Salary $90,000-$130,000