Global IT Lead - PLM Products

KNORR-BREMSE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KNORR-BREMSE Technology Center India Private Limited is seeking a senior IT leader to drive the global PLM landscape, covering CAD/CAx, simulation, engineering data, integrations, and administration.

You will build and own the product roadmap with business stakeholders, standardize tools across regions, manage vendors and SLAs, and ensure secure, compliant operations across PLM, ERP, and ALM ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience supporting CAD/CAx, PLM and engineering apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed IT team.

Skills

CAD platforms

PLM systems

Simulation tools

Product ownership

ITIL

AI in engineering

Enterprise security

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Siemens NX

Windchill

Teamcenter

Ansys

Job description

Lead a global IT team responsible for the PLM landscape, including CAD/CAx, simulation, engineering data, integrations, administration, and support.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years in IT supporting CAD/CAx, PLM and engineering applications.
• 5+ years leading global IT application support/administration teams.

Key Skills & Experience

• Deep knowledge of CAD platforms (PTC Creo, Siemens NX), PLM (Windchill/Teamcenter), simulation tools (Ansys), integrations and engineering data.
• Product ownership and roadmap management.
• ITIL/service management, incident, problem and change management.
• AI adoption in engineering applications.
• Enterprise architecture, cybersecurity and compliance awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed team.
• Own the CAD/CAx application portfolio and lifecycle.
• Ensure stable operations, administration, upgrades and support.
• Define product roadmap with business stakeholders.
• Standardize tools and processes globally.
• Manage vendors, budgets, licenses and SLAs.
• Ensure integration with PLM, ERP, ALM and enterprise platforms.
• Deliver continuous improvements, governance and business value.