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PLM/PDM Consultant / PLM Systems Specialist - Outside IR35 - Remote (with occasional attendance to a site near Manchester).
My client, a global FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced PLM/PDM Consultant (PLM Systems Specialist) to lead the selection, implementation, and global rollout of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the company's digital product data strategy - taking the business from spreadsheet-based processes to a fully integrated PLM ecosystem that enables faster, more efficient product delivery worldwide.
Key Responsibilities -
Lead the PLM Feasibility Assessment - Evaluate business needs, map existing system and business processes, identify technology gaps, and define a clear roadmap of achievable actions.
Shape the PLM Strategy and Roadmap - Drive the vision and architecture of the PLM solution and its integration with core enterprise systems (ERP, MES, etc.).
Selection and Implementation of New PLM Tool - Evaluate and compare vendor solutions, lead procurement of software licenses and professional services, and oversee system rollout.
Data Migration and Process Transformation - Lead the migration of legacy PLM data currently managed in Excel into the new PLM platform, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
Define and Establish PLM/PDM Practices - Develop best practices, governance standards, and supporting processes across the product development lifecycle.
Global Enablement and Support - Provide PLM services and support to teams worldwide, enabling programme teams to deliver products faster and with greater accuracy.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with key software vendors and resellers, interrogate product offerings and development roadmaps, and influence future PLM tool development through collaboration with product SMEs.
Skills and Experience -
Proven experience leading PLM/PDM solution implementations (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, PTC Windchill, or similar).
Strong understanding of product development processes within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
Experience with data migration, integration with enterprise systems (ERP, SAP, MES), and managing structured/unstructured product data.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.
Demonstrable experience in business process mapping, change management, and digital transformation.
Highly organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to operate autonomously and drive complex programmes to completion.
This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in transforming how a global FMCG brand manages and delivers its product data. You'll lead the introduction of new PLM technologies and practices that will have a lasting impact on innovation, efficiency, and time-to-marketDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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