PLM Transformation Lead: Digital Thread & Change

Convatec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec in the United Kingdom is establishing a new Manchester PLM hub to connect Teamcenter, Polarion and SAP across product development, quality, regulatory and manufacturing. The PLM Program Manager will own the transformation roadmap and business case, coordinating with IT, R&D, Operations and Supply Chain to deliver a scalable, compliant digital thread.

This role emphasizes governance, master data ownership, change management, and value realization, with vendor management and audit

Qualifications

• Experience leading PLM transformations.
• Strong governance and benefits realization skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into executable waves.
• Collaborative stakeholder management across IT and business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business-side PLM transformation program.
• Communicate the PLM business case and benefits realization.
• Translate the enterprise PLM roadmap into executable work packages.
• Ensure PLM initiatives are business-led with IT enablement.
• Establish governance, risk management and scope alignment.
• Lead the future-state PLM operating model design.
• Manage implementation partners and software vendors.

Skills

PLM program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Polarion

SAP

MES

Job description

Convatec in the United Kingdom is establishing a new Manchester PLM hub to connect Teamcenter, Polarion and SAP across product development, quality, regulatory and manufacturing. The PLM Program Manager will own the transformation roadmap and business case, coordinating with IT, R&D, Operations and Supply Chain to deliver a scalable, compliant digital thread.

This role emphasizes governance, master data ownership, change management, and value realization, with vendor management and audit