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Manager - PLM Transformation & Strategy

Posted on: 31/01/2026

Job Description

The Role :


We are looking for a strategic leader to spearhead our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Transformation. This is not just a maintenance role; you will be the primary architect of change, evaluating our legacy landscape and defining a high-performance, future-ready PLM roadmap. You will bridge the gap between engineering excellence and digital enterprise strategy.

Key Responsibilities :


- Strategic Assessment : Conduct deep-dive audits of current-state PLM processes to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for modernization.

- Roadmap Development : Design the "To-Be" PLM architecture, ensuring seamless alignment with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

- Solution Orchestration : Translate complex business requirements into technical functional specs, ensuring the solution architecture supports the entire product lifecycle.

- Cross-Functional Integration : Oversee the synergy between PLM systems, CAD tools, and downstream ERP/Manufacturing systems.

- Change Management : Lead UAT, validation protocols, and organizational change initiatives to ensure high user adoption across global teams.

- Stakeholder Leadership : Act as the key liaison between Business Units, IT, and external vendors to drive consensus on transformation milestones.

Experience & Requirements :


- PLM Mastery : 10+ years of experience with a heavy focus on PLM implementation or transformation (specifically PTC FlexPLM, Windchill, or similar).

- Digital Thread Awareness : Exposure to ThingWorx (IoT) and how it integrates with PLM to drive a closed-loop engineering cycle.

- Engineering Context : Solid understanding of CAD tool integration (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) within a PLM environment.

- Process Transformation : Proven track record of moving organizations from siloed data to integrated PLM workflows.

- Leadership : Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence VP-level stakeholders and manage diverse technical teams.

Mandatory Skill Set :


- Systems : FlexPLM, Windchill, ThingWorx

- Process : Business Process Mapping, Gap Analysis, Solution Design

- Technical : CAD Integration, Data Migration Strategy

- Soft Skills : Stakeholder Management, Change Management (ADKAR or similar)

Whats in it for you?


You will own the transformation of how we design, build, and manage products. At the 1012 year mark, this role offers the perfect platform to transition from a technical specialist to a high-impact business transformation leader.


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