Gatik is a startup developing technology for autonomous light and medium-duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics. It specializes in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, and Logistics. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.
About the role
As the Head of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), you will serve as the central authority for enterprise-wide change management, configuration control, and product traceability. You will maintain and ensure the growth and maturity of the unified systems that track every change, update, and release across core engineering, hardware, software, and field operations.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
- Leadership Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience managing PLM/Configuration Management functions and directing enterprise-wide engineering operations
- Process Design: Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable change management processes across hardware, software, and operational teams in a growing organization
- Systems Expertise: Deep administrative expertise with tier-1 enterprise PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Enovia, SAP, Oracle)
- Technical Depth: Strong understanding of hardware/software dependencies, including experience managing Software Bills of Materials (SBOM) alongside physical hardware variants
- Soft Skills: Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act as the primary interface for complex cross-functional implementations
More about this role
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
As the Head of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), you will serve as the central authority for enterprise-wide change...
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