Program Manager Software Implementation

AMIN KARIMPOUR

PLM Program Manager Enterprise Software Implementation Leader

P.O. Box 462, Belmont, MA 02478

**********@*****.*** 617-***-****

Available for Santa Clara Valley/Bay Area or Remote Position PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

PLM Program Manager with 15+ years of hands-on experience leading cross-functional, large-scope software implementation programs across Fortune 500 organizations. Proven expertise in managing complex PLM initiatives including Agile PLM, Windchill, Propel PLM, and TraceOne implementations with deep understanding of BOM management, Teamcenter compliance modules, and ERP integration (SAP/ Oracle).

Key Strengths: Strategic program planning, Agile/Scrum methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, and end-to-end SDLC management. Demonstrated success in delivering $50M+ programs on time and within budget while driving quality excellence and customer-focused solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES

PLM Program Leadership

• Large-Scale PLM Implementation Programs (Agile PLM, Windchill, Propel PLM, TraceOne)

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing)

• Program Portfolio Management & Strategic Planning • Sprint Release Management

• BOM Structure Management & Optimization • Teamcenter Environmental Compliance Project Management Excellence

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) • Agile Scrum Methodologies

• Program Roadmap Development & Execution • Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Stakeholder Management & Executive Reporting • Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• User Acceptance Testing Strategy & Execution • Production Support Management Technical Integration Expertise

• ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle) • Enterprise Architecture & Systems Integration

• Test Script Development & Execution • Gap Analysis & Process Improvement

• Workshop Planning & Facilitation • Change Management & User Training PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SYMBOTIC (Former Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics) Boston, MA Senior PLM Program Manager 2023 – Present

• Large-Scale Implementation: Leading Propel PLM integration across global operations serving 1,400+ stores with cross-functional teams of 25+ members

• Program Management: Managing sprint releases and roadmap execution for D3FS and D3F&O system implementations

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinating engineering, operations, and quality teams across multiple time zones and business units

• Process Optimization: Developed KPI frameworks reducing manual processes by 40% through system automation

• Stakeholder Management: Providing executive reporting and program status updates to C-suite leadership

JOHNSON CONTROLS Boston, MA

Global PLM Program Lead 2023

• Enterprise Program Management: Directed global PLM initiative spanning 15 international sites with $5M+ budget

• Requirements Management: Led development of requirements and proposals for improved PLM processes and system solutions

• Integration Planning: Architected bidirectional integration between MCAD/ECAD tools, PLM, and ERP systems

• Workshop Facilitation: Planned and facilitated technical workshops with key engineering and quality partners

• Change Management: Achieved 95% user adoption rate through strategic stakeholder engagement and training programs

BAE SYSTEMS (Electronics Systems Sector) Boston, MA IT Portfolio Manager - PLM Programs 2020 – 2023

• Portfolio Management: Managed $50M+ portfolio of PLM and digital transformation projects across five business divisions

• Program Planning: Developed comprehensive program plans with oversight of tasks, action items, and sprint deliverables

• Progress Monitoring: Tracked project progress, adjusted timelines, and managed production support escalations

• Compliance Implementation: Led DFARS/CMMC compliance modules integration within existing PLM frameworks

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Managed teams across IT, engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations

CANDELA MEDICAL Boston, MA

PLM Implementation Program Manager 2019 – 2020

• Complex Integration: Led hybrid implementation program integrating Agile PLM, Oracle 11i, and Oracle Cloud platforms

• Test Strategy Leadership: Developed and executed comprehensive user acceptance testing strategy and test scripts

• Quality Management: Implemented unit-level testing models ensuring effective validation of development deliverables

• Compliance Documentation: Created documentation and test plans for regulatory compliance validation

• Agile Methodology: Applied Scrum framework for iterative development and stakeholder feedback integration

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER Boston, MA

PLM Program Manager 2017 – 2019

• Multi-Site Implementation: Led PLM solution integration across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality departments globally

• Requirements Analysis: Conducted gap assessments between current systems/processes and business needs

• Program Roadmap: Developed and maintained program roadmaps aligned with Industry 4.0 digital transformation initiatives

• Vendor Management: Managed relationships with PLM vendors and system integrators ensuring quality delivery

• Executive Reporting: Delivered program status updates and risk assessments to senior leadership team

POST HOLDINGS Boston, MA

TraceOne PLM Implementation Lead 2018 – 2019

• Multi-Brand Program: Led TraceOne PLM implementation across pet food and general products divisions (Smucker acquisition)

• BOM Management: Designed and implemented complex Bill of Material structures for food industry compliance

• Cross-Brand Integration: Managed data migration and master data management across acquired brand portfolios

• Regulatory Compliance: Implemented food industry regulatory compliance frameworks within PLM environment

• Quality Integration: Integrated quality management systems across multiple product categories and manufacturing sites

BOSE CORPORATION Boston, MA

Senior PLM Program Manager 2011 – 2017

• Enterprise Implementation: Led Windchill PLM and SAP integration program across global engineering and manufacturing operations

• Agile Transformation: Introduced Agile Scrum methodologies reducing manual testing requirements by 70%

• Data Migration: Managed engineering data migration from TeamCenter, SAP, and legacy systems to unified PLM platform

• Global Deployment: Coordinated program execution across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions

• Supplier Integration: Implemented cloud-based PLM solutions enabling supplier collaboration and remote development partnerships

MKS INSTRUMENTS Boston, MA

Principal PLM Program Lead 2007 – 2011

• Global PLM/ERP Program: Designed and implemented integrated PLM/ERP solution across international engineering and manufacturing sites

• SDLC Management: Managed full software development lifecycle for custom PLM integrations and Oracle 11i interfaces

• Compliance Programs: Implemented SOX-compliant business processes across multiple applications and global locations

• BOM Optimization: Developed master data management strategies and global BOM standardization processes

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Led teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, finance, and service organizations

BROOKS AUTOMATION Chelmsford, MA

Director of PLM Integration Programs 1995 – 2003

• Large-Scale M&A Integration: Led PLM implementation programs across 24 merged and acquired companies

• BOM Restructuring: Achieved 25% supplier base reduction and 15% delivery improvement through BOM optimization and collaboration enhancement

• Enterprise Integration: Developed integration strategy for Oracle, Siebel, Glovia, and Agile PLM applications

• Program Portfolio: Managed multiple concurrent PLM programs with combined budget exceeding

$25M

• Quality Excellence: Established quality standards and testing procedures ensuring 100% program delivery success rate

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Academic Credentials

• MBA (Information Management) University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

• MSc (Electrical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing) Northeastern University, Boston, MA

• BSc (Electrical Engineering) University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Professional Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute

• Certified Scrum Master Scrum Alliance

• Six Sigma Black Belt Quality Management & Process Excellence

• Agile PLM Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle/PTC

• SAP Integration Certification SAP Education

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

PLM Systems

• Agile PLM (9.x, Cloud) - 10+ years implementation experience

• Windchill (10.x, 11.x) - Enterprise deployment and integration

• Propel PLM - Cloud-based implementation and optimization

• TraceOne PLM - Food industry compliance and regulatory frameworks

• TeamCenter - Data migration and environmental compliance modules ERP Integration

• Oracle (11i, R12, Cloud) - PLM-ERP integration architecture

• SAP (ECC, S/4HANA) - Material management and BOM integration

• Bill of Material (BOM) - Structure management, optimization, and compliance Project Management Tools

• Agile/Scrum Methodologies - Sprint planning, backlog management, retrospectives

• Microsoft Project - Program planning, resource allocation, timeline management

• JIRA/Confluence - Agile project management and documentation

• ServiceNow - IT service management and production support Technical Integration

• SDLC Management - Full lifecycle from requirements to deployment

• Test Strategy & Execution - UAT planning, test script development, automation

• API Integration - REST/SOAP services for system connectivity

• Cloud Platforms - AWS, Azure deployment and migration strategies KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Program Delivery Excellence

• Successfully delivered 15+ large-scale PLM implementation programs on time and within budget

• Managed cumulative program portfolio value exceeding $200M across multiple organizations

• Achieved average user adoption rate of 95% through strategic change management approaches Process Optimization Results

• Reduced manual testing requirements by 70% through process automation and optimization

• Improved supplier collaboration efficiency by 25% through BOM restructuring and standardization

• Decreased system implementation timelines by 30% through proven program management methodologies

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Led cross-functional teams of 50+ members across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT organizations

• Managed global programs spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions

• Successfully integrated PLM systems across 24+ acquired companies in M&A scenarios ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Remote Work Experience: Successfully managed distributed teams and virtual program delivery

• Bay Area Connections: Previous collaboration with Silicon Valley technology partners and vendors

• Regulatory Expertise: FDA, DFARS, CMMC, and food industry compliance frameworks

• Executive Communication: Regular reporting to C-suite leadership and board-level stakeholders

• Vendor Management: Extensive experience with major PLM and ERP vendors (PTC, Oracle, SAP, etc.) AVAILABILITY: Immediate Open to Full-Time or Contract Arrangements LOCATION PREFERENCE: Remote or Santa Clara Valley/Bay Area relocation

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