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Materials and Product Lifecycle Program Manager

Gimlet Labs· Research and Development
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San Francisco, CAFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Product Lifecycle & BOM Operations Program Manager responsible for the hardware lifecycle from new part introduction to end of life, including internal part numbering, BOM structure and data, and material planning to support data center deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full part lifecycle: new part introduction, active production, end of life (EOL), and obsolescence.
  • Monitor manufacturer EOL notices and PCNs, assess impact on deployments, and drive last-time buys or qualified replacements with Engineering.
  • Manage excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, including disposition plans that minimize cost.
  • Create internal part numbers using a consistent numbering scheme, and map each one to its manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) and approved sources.
  • Define and enforce part data standards: descriptions, units of measure, revision levels, lifecycle status, and AML/AVL.
  • Read and interpret component datasheets and spec sheets to verify key attributes before a part is released.
  • Build and maintain multi-level BOMs from top-level assemblies to sub-assemblies and components.
  • Audit BOMs for accuracy and reconcile with purchases, receipts, and deployments.
  • Control BOM releases and revisions through the engineering change process (ECR/ECO) and assess impact on orders, inventory, cost, and delivery.
  • Translate approved deployment plans into time-phased material requirements and purchasing priorities.
  • Track long-lead components, shortages, and material readiness across suppliers and sites.
  • Report material risks and recommended actions to Supply Chain and deployment leaders.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, BOM management, materials planning, or hardware operations.
  • Hands-on experience creating internal part numbers and structuring multi-level BOMs.
  • Strong understanding of revision control, engineering change processes (ECR/ECO), and AML/AVL management.
  • Ability to read and interpret datasheets and spec sheets for hardware (servers, networking, power, cabling, optics).
  • Experience managing EOL notices, PCNs, last-time buys, and excess/obsolete inventory.
  • Experience translating deployment schedules into material plans and managing long-lead components and shortages.
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced spreadsheet experience and hands-on use of PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Agile, Windchill) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
  • Ability to collaborate with Engineering while owning part data and BOM integrity.

Skills

Required:Product lifecycle managementBOM managementPart data standardsDatasheet interpretationPLM/ERP systems
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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