About Arlo:
At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.
This position is within the Product Data Management team and plays an important cross functional leadership role in governing product data, PLM processes, and change management across the full product lifecycle. As a PDM Manager, one of your major focuses is the creation and execution of change orders which requires cross functional communication across multiple time-zones. You must be motivated to work in a data driven environment and act as a key NPI product team member to release programs to mass production, and subsequent sustaining programs. While you excel at the everyday execution of changes, you are also highly invested in driving new process optimizations and streamlining processes in order to enhance efficiency and quality in the NPI process. This role is 1-year fixed term. Candidates based in United States or British Columbia, Canada are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include the following.
- Support SKU/Part Number/GTIN creation through Agile PLM and extended Arlo systems.
- Draft, Create, Route, and execute engineering changes, manufacturing changes, tooling changes, documentation changes, and deviations that support NPI and sustaining production.
- Review all change orders for completeness and conformance with ARLO process requirements.
- Trace implementation of change at factory and suppliers through reporting of Agile PLM metrics.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Packaging, Compliance, other supporting functions, include external partners to accurately structure new products and document product changes as part of the product development, continue improvement and sustaining engineering process.
- Establish and maintain PDM processes to meet business needs. Work with cross functional groups for process optimizations and streamlining processes.
- Execute training for new teammates and suppliers in PLM/PDM processes.
- Participate in core team meetings and provide BOM, change control proposal to project team.
- Act as escalation point for complex product data and change management issues, guiding the team toward timely and compliant resolution.
Experience Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of configuration management concepts such as product hierarchy, rules of interchangeability, part number systems
- 5+ years of experience in driving and managing Change management process for projects independently. Using Agile PLM or equivalent ERP
- 3+ years of experience in managing end to end NPI program, with solid Project management skill and thorough operational understanding of Supply Chain or Manufacturing process
- Success stories of implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Strong data analysis capability, MS Excel or Tableau expertise
- Experience of managing team members is preferred
Key Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to successfully track and manage multiple tasks
- Work accuracy and completeness is critical
- Problem analysis and problem-solving
- Coping and Stresses Tolerance
- Data-driven Mindset comfortable working in a metric-driven environment
The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at the commencement of employment. For candidates hired in the United States, the expected range is USD $110,000–$130,000 annually. For candidates hired in Canada, the expected range is CAD $100,000–$120,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
We’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate—no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.
Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
