Gestionnaire de programme PLM/PLM Program Manager/

Capgemini Engineering; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (12-25 days)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior PLM Program Manager to lead a digital transformation for a major Aerospace and Defense client in the Montreal area. The role involves managing complex interactions between IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring cohesive program governance and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, strong leadership capabilities, and is bilingual in French and English, with proven skills in managing large scale user adoption and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing complex digital transformation programs.
• Ability to unite, inspire and develop a team.
• Empathy and active listening in understanding client challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cohesion across IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and workshops.
• Manage program boundaries and flag deviations.

Skills

Complex digital transformation

Manufacturing / Shopfloor environments

PLM and MES knowledge

PLM-MES-ERP integrations

Change management

Aerospace & Defense background

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

French / English bilingualism

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Job Description (English):

About the job you’re considering

Capgemini is looking for a senior PLM Program Manager to join its Global PLM Practice as part of a long-term digital transformation engagement with a major Aerospace & Defense industry leader in Canada.

This ambitious program aims to modernize the entire manufacturing value chain - from fabrication to final assembly - by deploying Dassault Systèmes PLM (DELMIA) and MES (APRISO) solutions across multiple sites, in close coordination with the migration to SAP S/4HANA. The ambition goes beyond toolset modernization: it is about transforming processes, reshaping ways of working and establishing digital continuity between Engineering and Manufacturing.

As Transformation Lead, you will be the Business-side pivot of the transformation - permanently on-site at the client's premises in Montreal area. You will ensure cohesion across IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, while managing the client relationship and progressively building the Capgemini team and footprint around the program.

Your Role

• Program Management
• Scope control - maintain program boundaries, proactively flag and elevate deviations
• Coordinate IT (Digital Technologies) and Business activities (Engineering & Manufacturing)
• Build, animate and keep alive the program governance structure — committees, reporting, decisions
• Manage in semi-agile mode with work packages - deliver value incrementally
• Drive daily progress tracking (standups, Jira)
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and co-construction workshops
• Ensure coherent capability placement across systems (PLM, MES/APRISO, SAP S/4HANA)
• Coordinate change management and user adoption activities
• Escalate risks to client Senior Leadership and present at executive meetings
• Business Development & Team Building
• Identify and qualify development opportunities with the client — scope extensions, new workstreams, new sites
• Position Capgemini expertise and offerings (Global PLM Practice, Aerospace & Defense)
• Progressively build the Capgemini team around the program — recruitment, onboarding, coaching
• Contribute to commercial proposals and RFP responses
• Nurture and grow trusted relationships with client stakeholders

Your Skills and Experience

• 15+ years managing complex digital transformation programs
• Proven experience in Manufacturing / Shopfloor environments
• Solid PLM and MES background - knowledge of Dassault Systèmes solutions (DELMIA, APRISO) strongly preferred
• Understanding of PLM–MES–ERP integrations (SAP S/4HANA)
• Experience in change management and large scale user adoption
• Background in Aerospace & Defense - a strong asset
• Strong command of Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, hybrid / semi-agile approaches
• Ability to design and operate complex governance structures across multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency with program tracking tools (Jira, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to build PM practices from the ground up in a low-formalization environment
• Strong leadership - ability to unite, inspire and develop a team
• Pre-sales aptitude - opportunity identification, account development, business acumen
• Empathy and active listening - genuine understanding of client challenges
• Collaborative mindset and strong cultural adaptability
• Excellent communication, reporting structure and decision facilitation
• French / English bilingualism is mandatory

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.