Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

As a seasoned PLM Solution Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic implementation of enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives.
This challenging position requires an expert who can navigate the complexities of PTC Windchill and Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience platforms with ease.The ideal candidate should possess a unique blend of technical configuration, business process leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver scalable PLM solutions aligned with business objectives.This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about optimizing business processes and driving digital transformation.Key Responsibilities:Configure and customize PTC Windchill and/or Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience to meet company-specific requirements.Develop, update, and manage product data structures to support design and engineering teams.Establish and enhance change management processes (change requests, notices, approvals).
Configure and automate approval workflows for efficiency and compliance.Modify and support lifecycle steps (draft, concept, design, released) to match internal business processes.Integrate Windchill with SAP and other enterprise applications for design data management.Suggest improvements for product data/document release processes, managing changes via JIRA.Support system upgrades, testing, and technical improvements across global teams.Business & Functional LeadershipLead business and functional resources in designing efficient enterprise business processes that leverage PLM solutions.Facilitate workshops and working sessions to gather requirements, demonstrate software functions, or resolve issues.Provide PLM application expertise to stakeholders for roadmap planning and technology evaluation.Collaborate with the PLM Support team to ensure alignment on solution direction and strategy.Provide high-level solution guidance and act as a change agent to drive adoption.Perform cost-benefit analysis, define metrics, and track progress toward business objectives.Develop standards, processes, procedures, and training materials to support PLM usage and adoption.Analyze and revise existing systems and documentation to identify remediation or improvements.Stakeholder & Relationship ManagementAct as a trusted advisor with strong customer interfacing skills to communicate solution approaches.Build and maintain relationships across business units, vendors, and technical teams.Influence stakeholders, build support for PLM initiatives, and manage constructive tension when needed.Lead design-related workshops, drive issue resolution, and ensure alignment across functions.Qualifications & Skills5+ years' experience in PLM products, including at least 3 years in PTC Windchill and 2 years in Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience.6+ years of system analysis and design experience, including enterprise-level application solutions (multi-tier, client/server, database, or web-based).
Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and formal project management methodologies.Functional expertise in PLM applications; technical domain knowledge is a plus.Experience with Windchill 13 preferred.Knowledge of BOM Views, MPMLink, Variant Configuration, Options and Variants highly desirable.Familiarity with other PTC tools (Creo Parametric, Creo View, Integrity, ThingWorx) beneficial.Experience extending the digital thread upstream/downstream from PLM an advantage.Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.Willingness to learn, recommend, and apply new technologies.