Product Lifecycle Management Consultant

develop; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Develop is seeking an experienced PLM Solution Architect to drive a global Product Lifecycle Management transformation within their Research & Development division. This strategic role involves leading the implementation of the Siemens PLM solution and collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess deep PLM expertise in food manufacturing, along with excellent communication skills to engage cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PLM Solution Architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Hands-on PLM implementation experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Siemens PLM platform.
• Act as primary PLM subject matter expert for global R&D.
• Translate business requirements into PLM solution designs.

Skills

PLM Solution Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Siemens PLM Solutions

Manufacturing Processes

Communication Skills

R&D Processes

Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PLM Solution Architect to support a large-scale, global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation programme within the Research & Development division of a global food manufacturer.

This is a newly created strategic role that will play a critical part in driving the successful implementation of a Siemens PLM solution across multiple regions.

The successful candidate will combine deep PLM domain expertise in food manufacturing with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and hands‑on implementation experience within complex food manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the end‑to‑end implementation of the Siemens PLM platform across the organisation.
• Act as the primary PLM subject matter expert for the global R&D transformation programme.
• Work closely with stakeholders across: Research & Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Distribution.
• Translate business requirements into scalable PLM solution designs and architectures.
• Product release into production.
• Support early-stage RFP and vendor engagement activities where required.
• Ensure alignment between business processes, data governance, and PLM system capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical and business leadership to support ongoing transformation initiatives.
• Drive process alignment across the full product lifecycle, including:
• Idea initiation and innovation.
• Raw materials management.
• Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Specifications and formulations.
• Packaging and labelling.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a PLM Solution Architect or similar senior PLM leadership role.
• Strong end‑to‑end understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Hands‑on experience delivering PLM implementations within complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Siemens PLM solutions is strongly preferred, though experience with other leading PLM platforms will also be considered.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage cross‑functional global teams.
• Strong understanding of R&D and innovation processes, within food manufacturing.
• Ability to operate effectively in large‑scale transformation programmes with multiple stakeholders and regions.
• Experience contributing to solution selection, RFPs, and vendor evaluation processes is advantageous.

Preferred Background

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience, although candidates with strong PLM implementation expertise and demonstrable delivery success will also be considered.
• Experience working in global or multi‑regional organisations.
• Experience within food manufacturing.
• Exposure to enterprise transformation programmes and change management initiatives.