Description This role sits within the Quality & Lean organization, supporting the Configuration Management (CM) function for consumer device programs. The Project / Program Manager II will focus on product configuration, master data management, and PLM/PDM processes, supporting products from early development through end-of-life. The role emphasizes change order processing, BOM management, PLM administration, and process improvement, and is highly cross‑functional. You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Packaging teams to ensure accurate configuration control and timely product releases. This is a high-visibility role supporting multiple active product releases in a fast-paced hardware development environment. Must be local to Sunnyvale, CA to be considered for this role. Role is 100% onsite. Key Responsibilities Serve as a company-wide resource for master data maintenance, issue resolution, and escalations Analyze, process, and track Change Orders (COs) and associated design documentation Drive part setup, BOM creation, releases, and engineering changes for new and sustaining products Ensure all configuration documentation complies with internal standards and policies Support global master data setup from development through end-of-life (EOL) Partner cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular project updates on schedule, risks, issues, and deliverables Create, publish, and maintain metrics and reporting to track CM performance Participate in and support continuous process improvement initiatives Support multiple concurrent consumer device product releases PLM / Configuration Management System Responsibilities Onboard new employees and external partners into the PLM system Review and process deviations, change requests, non-recurring change orders, and control runs Manage user roles, access privileges, and functional team configurations within the PLM tool Provide training, guidance, and best practices to PLM users Resolve system access, configuration, and workflow issues via trouble ticket support Continuously benchmark and improve Configuration Management performance against system and process standards Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in Project or Program Management 4+ years of hands-on experience in Configuration Management 4+ years of experience using PLM/PDM tools (Agile PLM or similar strongly preferred) Proven ability to use data and metrics to drive process improvements Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills Excellent written communication skills, including technical documentation and process writing Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required) Experience supporting hardware or consumer device programs Experience working in regulated or high‑complexity manufacturing environments Top 3 Must‑Have Skills 4+ years of Project / Program Management experience Strong PLM / PDM tool expertise (Agile PLM preferred) Excellent technical writing and documentation skills Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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