PLM Solutions Architect for Digital Transformation

PLM; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PLM consultancy role across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management, translating client requirements into practical PLM solutions. You’ll configure PLM systems and integrate with ERP, CAD and IoT platforms, leading implementations and workshops while maintaining project momentum.

You’ll engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and continuously develop your PLM and consulting skills in a growing PE-backed tech environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role.
• Understanding of PLM, digital transformation or engineering software environments.
• Experience with Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx.
• Background in IT, industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a related field.
• Ability to gather requirements and translate them into practical solution recommendations.
• Basic project management experience.
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Confidence running workshops, training sessions and client conversations.
• Self-driven, proactive and able to manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse client requirements across product development, manufacturing and lifecycle management.
• Translate business needs into clear PLM recommendations and solution designs.
• Configure PLM systems to match client workflows, business rules and industry requirements.
• Support software installation, configuration, customisation and data migration.
• Integrate PLM solutions with wider enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD, CRM and IoT platforms.
• Lead implementation activity, keeping projects on track against timelines and budgets.
• Deliver training and workshops to help client teams get the most from the system.
• Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for PLM-related issues.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project.
• Stay current on PLM trends, best practice and emerging digital transformation technologies.

Skills

PLM knowledge

Consultancy experience

Client-facing

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Workshop facilitation

Project management

Windchill

Creo

ThingWorx

Tools

Windchill

Creo

ThingWorx

Job description

PLM consultancy role across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management, translating client requirements into practical PLM solutions. You’ll configure PLM systems and integrate with ERP, CAD and IoT platforms, leading implementations and workshops while maintaining project momentum.

You’ll engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and continuously develop your PLM and consulting skills in a growing PE-backed tech environment.