ektello
Product Manager, Global PLM & Launch Excellence (MedTech/Pharmaceutical Client) Location: San Diego or Remote Scope: 3 month w2 contract with potential to extend, includes options for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Hourly Rate Range: $55-$59 About The Role The Product Manager, Global PLM & Launch Excellence plays a critical role in managing enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes that support customer transitions from legacy technologies to modern platforms. Operating within a complex portfolio of hardware, software, and third-party solutions, this role also supports new product launches and international market expansions. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams and functions similarly to a strategic product and program leadership role , driving lifecycle optimization, data-driven decision-making, and customer experience improvements across global markets. What You’ll Do
- Lead enterprise-level product lifecycle management across multiple platforms and solutions
- Manage upgrade, migration, and end-of-life initiatives to maximize in-market value and customer compliance
- Drive data analytics, business intelligence reporting, and performance metrics to inform lifecycle decisions
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to prioritize and execute PLM initiatives
- Support domestic product launches and international market expansions
- Implement PLM best practices and scalable frameworks across systems, engineering, and supply chain functions
- Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional and senior stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, healthcare, information management, or data science
- 5+ years of experience in product management, program management, or healthcare technology
- Strong experience with data systems and BI tools (Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, Salesforce, Alteryx, QlikView)
- Experience managing products in regulated environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on experience with PLM programs, migrations, or technology upgrades
- Product launch and end-of-life management experience
- Third-party hardware and software lifecycle management