Project Manager - Teamcenter PLM

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a contract role focusing on Teamcenter PLM in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, with a proven record in PLM and Teamcenter implementations. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful delivery of solutions. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience.
• 3 years focused on PLM and Teamcenter implementations.
• Proven expertise with Siemens Teamcenter PLM software.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 project management certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Teamcenter PLM projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and allocate resources.
• Plan and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage stakeholder communications and project updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team management

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Teamcenter PLM

Contract role - 12 Months - Inside IR35

Hybrid - Oxfordshire

Rate - 500 - 700 per day

Overview:

Our client's vision is to become the world's leading energy and technology company. To realise this ambition, they are expanding its product development capabilities across multiple technology sectors in the UK to support a globally integrated organisation.

A critical enabler of this integration is the Foundations business initiative, which focuses on developing and aligning their Global operating model and systems. This program aims to harmonise business processes and technology across key workstreams, including product development, manufacturing, procurement, payroll, finance, and warehousing.

Role Purpose:

To support objectives delivery, a skilled Project Manager is required to support the Program Director with the planning, delivery, and ongoing management of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) toolchains across all operational area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Teamcenter PLM & Siemens Nx projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation aligned with business goals and client requirements.
• Plan and coordinate cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, system integrators, and QA to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Manage stakeholder communications, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimise impact on delivery timelines.
• Ensure adherence to departmental project management methodologies and PLM best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, and business units to align Teamcenter deployment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee testing, validation, and user acceptance activities to ensure the solution meets specifications.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships related to PLM delivery.
• Engage and employ change management practices to ensure robust deployment and training activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on PLM and Teamcenter implementations.
• Proven expertise with Siemens Teamcenter PLM software and its ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management concepts and workflows.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is beneficial.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary, cross-geographical teams.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and drive projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, or equivalent.

Personal Qualities:

• Embodies and promotes the Fortescue Values in all work.
• Highly organised and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over deliverables and timelines.
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
• Collaborative and facilitative, with a focus on driving clarity, alignment, and action.
• Self-motivated and confident in facilitating teams and actions.
• Resilient and pragmatic.
• Flexibility to accommodate cross-time zone working.

INDIT

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