Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Leader

Our Mission  

At Span, we are building products to enable the rapid adoption of renewable energy. As more distributed energy resources like solar and storage come onto the grid, it’s increasingly important to be able to improve the technology that sits between the grid, the home, and those distributed energy resources. Span’s smart panel replaces the electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home.  With Span, homeowners receive all the safety features of a standard panel with revolutionary insights and edge-of-grid controls through our mobile app.

The Role

In this role, you will be the leader driving effective management and control of product data throughout the entire product lifecycle. Your work will directly contribute to the creation and maintenance of data that is the backbone for engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. You will work with the engineering team, product team, operations and external partners to enable the development, launch, and sustainability of the product.

Role & Team Responsibilities:

• Oversee release of BOM and supporting documentation in Arena PLM system.
• Creating, structuring, and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) during engineering development.
• Navigate part creation and change management by reviewing, analyzing and documenting product changes as part of the product development within the PLM tool.
• Creating, reviewing and approving engineering change orders (ECOs), providing feedback to engineers when necessary.
• Collecting and maintaining component data sheets, lifecycle information, and compliance documentation in PLM.
• Manage all engineering data and design various downstream tools for all PLM processes.
• Collaborate with all PLM software applications suppliers and assist in configuration of appropriate supplier relationship management solutions.
• Communicate effectivity dates with relation to change management and general PLM functions to supply chain, planning and operations.
• Support development of internal processes within the PLM tool to streamline communication between cross-functional stakeholders from engineering to supply chain, quality, purchasing, operations, and service.
• Help document best practices and business processes, implement training to teach end users how to get the most out of the system.

About You

Required Qualifications

We are seeking a Product Lifecycle Management Leader who has:

• 10+ years of well-rounded experience within engineering or supply chain functions, specifically engaged with or leading the PLM function.
• 5+ years of experience configuring and developing process extensions in PLM systems.
• Understanding of basic BOM components (preferably for hardware products).
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem solve.
• Advanced experience in spreadsheets and similar analysis/planning tools.
• Detail oriented accuracy.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to react to resets and changes in a time sensitive environment.

Bonus Qualifications

We would love to hire someone who has:

• Experience working at a startup and in new product launch environments.

Life at Span

Why Span?

Span offers a unique opportunity at a startup based in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. We are a small, diverse team of creative thinkers. We value open communication, teamwork, and a make-it-happen attitude - no job is too big or too small. We strive to make change by imagining what the future could be and building a product to complete that vision. We are looking to grow our team with talented people who are on the same mission to shape the future of energy.

Working at Span, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and early equity at a well-funded, fast-growing, venture-backed company (read more on why Amazon and others invested in Span here and here)
• A sunny 20,000 sq ft hardware lab + office space in SOMA, a stone’s throw from Caltrain and close to BART
• Flexible hours and vacation time - we simultaneously work hard and make space for the important stuff
• Additional Span holidays in celebration of causes we believe in (this year so far we provided days off in celebration of Black History in Feb, Women’s History in March, Earth Day in April and Gay Pride & Juneteenth in June) 
• Comprehensive benefits including a choice of medical plans; dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Diversity - we are serious about this. Span embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.