ResMed is embarking on a multi-year transformation across product development, PLM systems, digital workflows, and ways of working. This role will be a key leadership position driving that transformation across the Engineering organisation, enabling velocity, efficiency and certainty across the Product Development Lifecycle.
The Senior Manager – PLM & Transformation will lead strategic initiatives to modernise and optimise our ecosystem (including Jama, Project/Portfolio tools, requirements management workflows, and change control), while also championing cross-functional process transformation across Engineering, V&V, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and PLE.
This leader will be both a strategist and an operator—able to create the transformation roadmap, partner across functions, and deliver tangible improvements that change how ResMed designs, delivers, and maintains world-class CPAP mask products.
Key Responsibilities
- PLM Strategy & Leadership
- Own and define the long-term PLM strategy for the Masks business, ensuring alignment with global ResMed PLM and Digital Transformation programs.
- Lead the evolution of requirements management, change management, configuration control, and product data management practices.
- Drive adoption and optimization of PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, Jira/Atlassian ecosystem, and internal portfolio tools).
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and IT to ensure systems and processes are tightly integrated and scalable.
- Establish PLM KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms.
- Business Process Transformation
- Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across the product lifecycle, from concept development through sustaining/PLE.
- Map, redesign, and streamline cross-functional processes that are currently fragmented, manual, or inconsistent.
- Drive simplification initiatives around requirements review workflows, traceability, verification planning, and regression analysis (e.g., reimagining Jama-based review processes).
- Champion digitization and automation opportunities across Engineering and adjacent functions.
- Stakeholder & Change Leadership
- Work closely with senior leaders across R&D, PLE, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Quality to co-create transformation priorities.
- Build trust and alignment across globally distributed teams.
- Develop and execute change management plans to ensure adoption, behavioral change, and long-term sustainability.
- Communicate clearly at all levels—from executive steering groups to frontline engineering teams.
- Project Delivery & Governance
- Ensure on-time delivery and measurable improvements from the programme.
- Establish project governance, charters, and stage gates; ensure cross-functional accountability.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project teams (including indirect/matrix resources).
- Identify risks and drive proactive mitigation.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Act as a thought partner to the Engineering leadership on organizational design, operating models, and capability development.
- Coach and mentor engineers, project managers, and cross-functional partners in modern PLM and systems engineering practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and experimentation.
Required Key Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Product Development, Systems Engineering, PLM, or Digital Transformation roles.
- Deep knowledge of PLM platforms (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile), requirements management tools (e.g., Jama), and change control processes.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, product development lifecycles, and configuration management.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, senior stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Experience with process mapping and redesign (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN).
Preferred
- Experience working with globally distributed teams across APAC and US.
- Experience integrating data flows between PLM, MES, ERP, and verification tools.
- Familiarity with CPAP/respiratory medical device development.
Joining us is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you,
Senior Manager, PLM & Transformation employer: Resmed
At Resmed, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sydney where your contributions directly impact the lives of people around the globe. As a Senior Lifecycle Portfolio Manager, you'll enjoy a culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team that values diversity, encourages individual expression, and is committed to making the world a healthier place.
