PLM Program Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; København; On-site; DKK 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Denmark ApS is seeking a seasoned PLM Program Manager/PLM Transformation Lead to drive global PLM initiatives, overseeing operations across PLM, CAD, Simulation, and Engineering systems landscapes.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to deliver scalable PLM solutions, ensuring modernization and operational excellence in a global context.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Proven experience leading large-scale PLM implementation and transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of PLM, CAD, and Simulation environments.
• Experience managing global engineering applications and support operations.
• Strong program management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage global PLM application operations, ensuring service stability, SLA adherence, performance, and business continuity.
• Lead end-to-end PLM implementation programs, including new modules, integrations, upgrades, and business process rollouts.
• Drive PLM transformation initiatives focused on cloud adoption, digital engineering, AI/GenAI enablement, and process harmonization.
• Manage program governance, budgets, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholder communications.
• Oversee Application Management Services (AMS), including incident, problem, change, release, and service management activities.
• Govern PLM data migration, data quality, and system consolidation initiatives.
• Lead enterprise integrations between PLM, ERP, CAD, MES, SCM, ALM, and related engineering platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, analytics, operational excellence, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure successful business adoption through change management, user training, KPI tracking, and benefits realization.

Skills

PLM expertise

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

CAD & Simulation

Global operations

Tools

NX CAD

Solid Edge

CATIA

PTC Windchill

SAP ERP Integration

MES

SCM

ALM Integrations

Cloud PLM Solutions

Data Migration & Governance

AI / GenAI in Engineering & PLM

Job description

Job Title: PLM Program Manager / PLM Transformation Lead

Years of experience: 12–20 years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PLM Program Manager / PLM Transformation Lead to drive global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives, application operations, and digital engineering transformation programs.

This role will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide PLM programs, managing global stakeholders, driving modernization initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across PLM, CAD, Simulation, and Engineering systems landscapes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to deliver scalable PLM solutions that support business growth and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage global PLM application operations, ensuring service stability, SLA adherence, performance, and business continuity.
• Lead end-to-end PLM implementation programs, including new modules, integrations, upgrades, and business process rollouts.
• Drive PLM transformation initiatives focused on cloud adoption, digital engineering, AI/GenAI enablement, and process harmonization.
• Manage program governance, budgets, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholder communications.
• Oversee Application Management Services (AMS), including incident, problem, change, release, and service management activities.
• Govern PLM data migration, data quality, and system consolidation initiatives.
• Lead enterprise integrations between PLM, ERP, CAD, MES, SCM, ALM, and related engineering platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, analytics, operational excellence, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure successful business adoption through change management, user training, KPI tracking, and benefits realization.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Proven experience leading large-scale PLM implementation and transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of PLM, CAD, and Simulation environments.
• Experience managing global engineering applications and support operations.
• Strong program management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams.

Preferred Technical Expertise

• NX CAD
• Solid Edge
• CATIA
• PTC Windchill
• SAP ERP Integration
• MES, SCM, ALM Integrations
• Cloud PLM Solutions
• Data Migration & Master Data Governance
• AI / GenAI in Engineering & PLM

About HCLTech

HCL Technologies Denmark ApS is part of HCLTech, a leading global technology company delivering IT services, engineering, digital transformation, and consulting solutions to enterprises worldwide. Established in Denmark in 2010 and headquartered in Hellerup, HCL Denmark supports clients across industries with innovative, customer-focused technology solutions. Backed by a strong global presence, HCLTech combines local expertise with worldwide capabilities to help organizations accelerate their business and digital transformation journeys.