Staff PLM Ops Analyst

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Job Title - P04 – Staff PLM Operations Job Summary The Staff PLM Operations professional is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) operational processes that support product development, product changes, master data management, and lifecycle governance. This role serves as a senior operational expert and trusted partner to Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable PLM operations. The position drives operational excellence through process standardization, governance, automation, data quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Staff PLM Operations professional collaborate with strategy, resolves complex business challenges, and delivers measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and user experience. Key Responsibilities Serve as the enterprise SME for PLM Operations, providing leadership in lifecycle management, governance, and operational best practices. Lead and optimize critical PLM operational processes, ensuring reliable, scalable, and compliant execution across the product lifecycle. Establish and govern PLM standards, controls, and compliance frameworks, including audit readiness and regulatory adherence. Champion data governance and master data quality, driving resolution of complex data integrity issues and improving data lifecycle management. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, scalability, and user experience. Define and manage operational KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and forecasting, providing actionable insights for business and leadership decision-making. Lead digital transformation through automation, analytics, AI adoption, and PLM capability enhancements to improve operational effectiveness. Partners with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT teams to align business objectives, influence decisions, and lead strategic PLM initiatives. Mentor and coach junior team members to accelerate their technical capability, and operational effectiveness with project delegation to the junior team. Required Qualifications