Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Ashley Furniture is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world . Our talented engineers and designers travel the world to stay ahead of evolving trends, new materials, and emerging technologies. Our global teams work closely, ensuring that new products meet our standards of excellence while optimizing efficiencies in manufacturing, cost control, and speed to market.
IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering
As the IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering at Ashley Furniture Industries, you will play a pivotal role bridging the gap between business and technology, driving product strategy and execution within Design & Engineering specifically focusing on PDM/PLM, CAD solutions, and engineering workflow optimization. This role is responsible for translating business vision into actionable initiatives and collaborating with Technology to deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies.
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary/essential responsibilities that this job performs.
Company Values : Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions. (Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership) Product Strategy : Support development of strategies that align with business goals and customer needs. This includes working with Design & Engineering stakeholders to define product vision, setting OKRs, and creating engineering systems roadmaps to achieve them Product Development : Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements. Facilitate critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development is on track and meets the defined specifications and quality standards Feature Prioritization : Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value. Continuously reassess and adjust feature priorities based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and business needs Roadmap Planning : Create and maintain product roadmaps for engineering systems. Communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment across the organization Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with global engineering teams, design teams, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution. This includes coordinating system deployments, creating go-live strategies, and ensuring alignment across departments Customer Focused : Work closely with engineering teams to understand common issues and areas for improvement and use this information to drive product enhancements and reduce engineering pain points. Data Analysis : Utilize data analytics to develop strategies, identify trends, and measure ROI and product performance for engineering systems Agile Methodology : Support and advocate for Agile methodologies to manage product development. This includes participating in sprint ceremonies to ensure efficiency and alignment Thought Leadership : Bring expertise in the industry and Design & Engineering area to drive innovation and efficiency. Understand and influence the applications and systems supporting the product Job Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Experience :
4+ years of experience in product management, preferably in enterprise software with familiarity of design and engineering business operations, CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, or related Design & Engineering Systems area Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of engineering processes like CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, design workflows, and product development lifecycle Familiarity with Engineering Data Management best practices and technical project leadership Familiarity with SolidWorks Manage system is preferred Familiarity with CAD systems and design process experience with workflow standardization capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions Ability to support translation of business objectives into a structured product strategy, preferably in the Design & Engineering Systems area Benefits tracking, ROI analysis, and business case development experience Business process project management and change management capabilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams Experience with system performance metrics including platform uptime, user adoption metrics, and integration success rates Process efficiency optimization including design cycle times, workflow automation, and system performance improvements Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity Passion, Drive, Discipline Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal-opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering
As the IT Product Manager - PLM Design & Engineering at Ashley Furniture Industries, you will play a pivotal role bridging the gap between business and technology, driving product strategy and execution within Design & Engineering specifically focusing on PDM/PLM, CAD solutions, and engineering workflow optimization. This role is responsible for translating business vision into actionable initiatives and collaborating with Technology to deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies.
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary/essential responsibilities that this job performs.
Company Values : Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions. (Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership) Product Strategy : Support development of strategies that align with business goals and customer needs. This includes working with Design & Engineering stakeholders to define product vision, setting OKRs, and creating engineering systems roadmaps to achieve them Product Development : Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements. Facilitate critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development is on track and meets the defined specifications and quality standards Feature Prioritization : Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value. Continuously reassess and adjust feature priorities based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and business needs Roadmap Planning : Create and maintain product roadmaps for engineering systems. Communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment across the organization Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with global engineering teams, design teams, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution. This includes coordinating system deployments, creating go-live strategies, and ensuring alignment across departments Customer Focused : Work closely with engineering teams to understand common issues and areas for improvement and use this information to drive product enhancements and reduce engineering pain points. Data Analysis : Utilize data analytics to develop strategies, identify trends, and measure ROI and product performance for engineering systems Agile Methodology : Support and advocate for Agile methodologies to manage product development. This includes participating in sprint ceremonies to ensure efficiency and alignment Thought Leadership : Bring expertise in the industry and Design & Engineering area to drive innovation and efficiency. Understand and influence the applications and systems supporting the product Job Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Experience :
4+ years of experience in product management, preferably in enterprise software with familiarity of design and engineering business operations, CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, or related Design & Engineering Systems area Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of engineering processes like CAD systems, PDM/PLM platforms, design workflows, and product development lifecycle Familiarity with Engineering Data Management best practices and technical project leadership Familiarity with SolidWorks Manage system is preferred Familiarity with CAD systems and design process experience with workflow standardization capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions Ability to support translation of business objectives into a structured product strategy, preferably in the Design & Engineering Systems area Benefits tracking, ROI analysis, and business case development experience Business process project management and change management capabilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams Experience with system performance metrics including platform uptime, user adoption metrics, and integration success rates Process efficiency optimization including design cycle times, workflow automation, and system performance improvements Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity Passion, Drive, Discipline Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal-opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.