Manager - PLM Strategy

Next Ventures; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm is looking for a PLM Consultant to bridge management and operational departments, focusing on product development, engineering performance, and digital transformation. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have experience in PLM. The role requires excellent communication skills and fluency in English; German is preferred. The position involves significant collaborative work on international projects and offers tailored training and mentorship.

Leistungen

Tailored training via in-house academy

Continuous mentorship

Participation in international projects

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, engineering process optimisation, or PLM.
• Understanding of eBOM vs. mBOM and document traceability.
• Willingness to travel approx. 2 days per week for client engagements.

Aufgaben

• Advise clients on strategy, process design, change management, and transformation programs.
• Work on product development, digital transformation, and engineering performance.

Kenntnisse

Engineering process optimisation

Product Development

Change management

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

German (B2+)

Ausbildung

University degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering

Tools

PTC Windchill

Siemens Teamcenter

Dassault ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE

SAP PLM

Aras Innovator

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

PLM Consultant (m/f/d) – Strategy & Digital Transformation Advisory

Location: Germany

Type: Permanent

Industry: Engineering-driven Sectors (e.g. Automotive, Aerospace, Machinery, Medical Devices)

About the Role

As a PLM Manager, you will act as the interface between top management and operational departments. You will work on high-value missions advising clients on strategy, process design, change management, and transformation programs. Your focus areas will include:

• Product Development & Lifecycle Management: Innovation, Systems Engineering, Design to Cost, Agile Development, and Lean Product Development
• Digital Transformation & PLM: Process modelling, configuration and variant management, BOM structure, change & release management, document and data governance
• Engineering Performance: Production planning, supply chain integration, and cross-functional process improvement

You will work alongside experienced consultants in a collaborative environment and be actively involved in workshops, interviews, process evaluations, and implementation roadmaps.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates with a hybrid profile – part engineer, part strategist, and part process designer:

• University degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering (or similar)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, engineering process optimisation, or PLM
• Understanding of eBOM vs. mBOM, change management, variant configuration, and document traceability
• Familiarity with at least one major PLM system such as:
• PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE, SAP PLM, or Aras Innovator
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for both technical and business stakeholders
• Fluent English is required; German (B2+) is highly preferred
• Willingness to travel approx. 2 days per week for client engagements

Desirable Competencies

• Requirements Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• SAP integration with PLM systems or other PLM tools
• Product Configuration Management
• CAD / CAE process integration
• Systems Thinking (V-Model)

Why Join

• Be part of a rapidly growing consulting firm with a reputation for excellence and innovation
• Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Engage in impactful, international projects across engineering-heavy sectors
• Benefit from tailored training via an in-house academy and continuous mentorship