[Hiring] Product Data Manager @Flex

Role Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Product Data Manager. Reporting to the Manager, Product Performance & Analytics, the Product Data Manager is responsible for the integrity, completeness, and governance of product information throughout its entire lifecycle — from new product introduction (NPI) through manufacturing, commercial launch, and end-of-life disposition. This role serves as the authoritative owner of the product record across product information tools (Inventor, Vault), ERP systems, and CPQ configurator platforms including DATABAR, IBAR, and Low Voltage Switchgear.

What a typical day looks like:

• Own and maintain the master product record across all platforms — including part numbers, item descriptions, product classifications, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and revision histories — in alignment with the Product Lifecycle (PLC) framework.
• Manage the product data lifecycle from NPI through engineering changes, product variants, and end-of-life disposition, ensuring all lifecycle stage gates have complete and accurate data before advancement.
• Serve as the primary data owner for CPQ configurator platforms including DATABAR, IBAR, and Low Voltage Switchgear, ensuring product options, rules, and configurations reflect the current approved product record.
• Partner with sales, product management, and engineering to define configurator data requirements for new products and translate them into structured, validated configurator inputs.
• Identify and address systemic root causes of data inaccuracy — not just downstream symptoms — through structured improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Computer Science/Business Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in a product data, product management, PLM, CPQ, or related role within a manufacturing or engineering-driven organization.
• Demonstrated experience with CPQ configurator platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with Autodesk, Windchill, Solidworks products, particularly Inventor and Autodesk Vault, including part management, assembly structures, and revision control.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or equivalent) in the context of item master management, BOM management, or procurement data.
• Proven experience managing or supporting Engineering Change Order/Notice (ECO/ECN) processes in a multi-site or multi-system environment.
• Strong understanding of EBOM/MBOM structures, and NPI processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with a track record of improving data quality across complex, multi-system environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills — comfortable leading cross-functional discussions across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$101,200.00 USD - $139,100.00 USD Annual

Company Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.