Strategic PLM Implementation Consultant

PLM; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PLM, a leading digital engineering partner, is seeking a PLM Consultant to gather client requirements across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management and translate them into practical PLM designs. You will configure PLM systems (Windchill, Creo, ThingWorx) to match workflows, lead implementation, deliver workshops, provide training, and integrate with ERP, CAD, and IoT platforms.

This permanent, client-facing role emphasizes strong communication, self-motivation, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role.
• Understanding of PLM, digital transformation or engineering software environments.
• Experience with PTC solutions such as Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx.
• A 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.
• Strong listening skills and solid consulting acumen.
• Self-driven, proactive and comfortable managing your own workload.
• Ability to adapt to different client environments and project requirements.
• A drive to keep developing your technical and consulting skills.

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

Client facing

Requirements gathering

Solution design

Workshop facilitation

Education

Background in IT

Industrial design / Mechanical engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

Windchill

Creo

ThingWorx

Job description

PLM, a leading digital engineering partner, is seeking a PLM Consultant to gather client requirements across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management and translate them into practical PLM designs. You will configure PLM systems (Windchill, Creo, ThingWorx) to match workflows, lead implementation, deliver workshops, provide training, and integrate with ERP, CAD, and IoT platforms.

This permanent, client-facing role emphasizes strong communication, self-motivation, and the ability to