Jim MacFarlane

About Jim MacFarlane

I’m a senior operations leader with 20+ years of experience making complex things run smoothly, whether it’s integrating PDM systems across continents or mentoring teams through major organizational change.From Silicon Valley startups like Handspring and Palm to global leaders like HP, Ericsson, and GoPro, I’ve built and led high-trust, high-impact teams that thrive on structure, clarity, and accountability. I specialize in PLM/PDM strategy, systems integration, configuration management, and cross-functional leadership, always with a people-first approach.I’m a lifelong builder of clarity and systems in chaotic environments, with a track record of leading globally distributed teams through change and growth.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Product Data Management Operations

   HP

   Jan 2025 — Present · Boise, ID, US

   Global Team Leadership:Led a global team of 23+ Configuration Managers across the U.S, Taiwan, and Singapore, supporting both Business and Consumer notebook lines.Enterprise PDM Transformation:Authored the Business Requirements Document (BRD) for HP’s next-gen Enterprise PDM project.Captured stakeholder needs and translated them into scalable digital solutions that support data governance, quality, and long-term enterprise readiness.Talent Development & Intern Support:Mentored incoming interns and matrix-managed Configuration Management onboarding in Mexico.Led knowledge transfer and documentation efforts to ensure continuity during org transitions.Change Leadership:Guided team morale and productivity through a major organizational restructuring.Protected institutional knowledge and strengthened cross-site alignment amid shifting business priorities.

Education

• Gavilan College

  General Studies

• Lynbrook High School

  High School

• Various

  Business Process Improvement, PDM practitioner, Transformation, Six Sigma, Management

  2008 — 2026

Skills

• Sap
• Change Management
• Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Oracle Agile Plm
• Consumer Electronics
• Lean Six Sigma
• Mobile Devices
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Sap Products
• Cross-Cultural Teams
• Introducing New Products
• Software Documentation
• Partner Management
• Microsoft Office
• Yellow Belt
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Pdm
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Master Data Management
• Project Managment
• Process Improvement
• Change Orders
• Trade Compliance
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Green Belt
• Integration
• Document Management
• Enterprise Software