PLM Development Manager

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM: The Business Systems team designs, builds, and maintains internal systems, applications, and infrastructure across the enterprise. Whether architecting infrastructure for complex warfighting simulations, helping the sales team track deals, or powering critical cloud services, the Business Systems team of engineers are there to support. We are looking for a PLM Engineering Manager to lead our team developing Teamcenter customizations and integrations. WHAT YOU"LL DO: Define the vision and strategy for PLM across the enterprise - Set goals, policies, and processes that guide how PLM customization and integration work gets done company-wide. Shape how we evaluate, select, and implement PLM capabilities. Oversee the technical roadmap spanning multiple product areas and business functions. Manage a department of developers, solution engineers, and technical leads - Build and scale high-performing teams. Develop managers and technical leads who can own their domains. Oversee workforce planning and budget allocation across multiple programs. Create career frameworks, technical standards, and engineering practices. Drive architectural decisions that impact PLM infrastructure, integrations, and scalability for the entire organization. Navigate complex, undefined challenges that require conceptual thinking. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that transform how Engineering teams collaborate and manage product data. Partner with senior leadership across Engineering, Operations, IT, and Product to align PLM strategy with company priorities. Communicate technical strategies to C-suite audiences. Navigate complex conversations with focus on influencing outcomes across departments. Oversee multi-million dollar budgets for PLM licensing, infrastructure, and team operations. Make investment decisions that significantly influence business outcomes. Negotiate contracts and shape vendor roadmaps based on Anduril's needs. Ensure business continuity and operational excellence - Your decisions directly impact critical engineering workflows. Prevent disruptions that could put key business activities at risk. Balance operational support, technical debt, innovation projects, and strategic initiatives. What Success Looks Like You've built and scaled a high-performing engineering organization delivering both strategic initiatives and operational excellence Leadership relies on you to shape PLM strategy - your recommendations drive major investment decisions You've implemented organizational changes (processes, standards, team structures) that measurably improved how engineering works at Anduril You've developed leaders - managers and technical leads who operate independently and own their domains Teamcenter infrastructure scales with company growth without major disruptions You've successfully navigated complex organizational challenges requiring influence without direct authority You've optimized spend and demonstrated clear ROI on PLM investments REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 8 years of engineering experience, with at least 4 years in people management, including 2 years managing managers or leading multiple teams - Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations. Experience leading departments or multiple functions across matrixed organizations. Expertise in Enterprise PLMs including architecture, customization (ITK, BMIDE, SOA, Workflows, AWC), and integrations. Broad understanding of enterprise systems landscape - ERP, MES, CAD, CAE, MBSE. Experience with cloud infrastructure, high-availability systems, and enterprise-scale deployments. Ability to tackle complex, undefined challenges using conceptual thinking and strategic frameworks. Experience shaping policies and processes that guide how work gets done across an organization. Track record of leading initiatives with significant, measurable business impact. Exceptional communication skills at all levels - from engineers to C-suite to board members. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across departments. Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics. Experience managing significant budgets ($2M) and demonstrating ROI. Understanding of how Teamcenter and engineering systems drive business outcomes. Experience with vendor management, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships. Track record of building things that didn't exist - teams, processes, systems, or capabilities. Experience driving organizational change in high-growth, rapidly changing environments. U.S. Person status required (export control) Ability to be in-office 3-5 days/wk, 10% travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environments at scale Background implementing Teamcenter at a company during hypergrowth Prior experience in startup or high-growth technology companies Track record of successful M&A integrations or large-scale system migration US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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