PLM Program Director

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 104,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a PLM Program Director to lead enterprise-scale PLM modernization programs for strategic North America clients. This high-impact role requires executive confidence, delivery discipline and commercial ownership to connect engineering, manufacturing, IT and suppliers across complex transformations.

You will mobilize blended onshore–offshore teams, maintain strong governance, and drive value realization with an end-to-end ownership mindset across Capgemini teams and partners.

Qualifications

• 20+ years leading complex engineering, IT or digital transformation programs.
• Program Director-level experience with multi-year, multi-site projects and executive accountability.
• Experience with major PLM platforms and end-to-end delivery governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multi-year PLM transformation and Digital Continuity programs from mobilization through deployment.
• Own delivery governance, financial performance, risk management, and scope control.
• Embed AI-powered PLM practices and software factory approaches.
• Drive advisory and delivery-led sales, solution shaping and renewals.

Skills

Executive leadership

PLM delivery

Commercial ownership

Multi-site programs

Onshore-offshore delivery

Education

PM/PRINCE2/SAFe certification

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

PTC Windchill

Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE

Aras

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.LocationThis is a remote position with 20% travel expectation.About the job you’re consideringCapgemini is looking for a PLM Program Director to lead enterprise-scale PLM modernization programs for strategic North America clients. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can bring executive confidence, delivery discipline, commercial ownership and a trusted-advisor mindset to complex engineering and digital continuity transformations. You will shape outcomes that connect engineering, manufacturing, IT, operations and suppliers—while helping clients modernize the platforms and ways of working that power product innovation.Your RoleLead large, multi-year PLM transformation and Digital Continuity programs from mobilization through deployment, adoption and stabilization.Serve as the executive-facing leader for client sponsors, program owners, Capgemini leadership and technology partners.Own delivery governance, financial performance, risk management, scope control, change governance and value realization.Mobilize and lead blended onshore–offshore teams with clear accountability, quality gates, productivity controls and transparent hand-offs.Create structure across integrated plans, dependencies, milestones, backlog, burndown, executive reporting and decision forums.Drive advisory and delivery-led sales, including opportunity shaping, solutioning, proposals, renewals and follow-on growth.Embed AI-powered PLM practices, including AI-accelerated delivery, AI-assisted migration and testing, software factory approaches and augmented-engineering readiness.Build trust with clients and teams through authentic, adaptive communication, emotional awareness and the ability to read the room.Bring executive presence, client centricity and strategic perspective to complex decisions, risks and trade-offs.Maintain delivery balance through strong structuring discipline across scope, backlog, dependencies, primary and secondary tasks, burndown and reporting.Convert delivery credibility into renewal readiness, follow-on growth and long-term client value.Lead with One Capgemini, end-to-end ownership mindset across teams, geographies, partners and stakeholdersYour Skills and Experience20+ years leading complex engineering, IT or digital transformation programs, including enterprise PLM delivery at scale.Program Director-level experience with multi-year, multi-site, multi-vendor programs and executive client accountability.Strong commercial ownership across budget, revenue, margin, forecasting, scope, change control and contractual commitments.Experience with major PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, Aras or comparable solutions.Proven ability to combine delivery leadership with advisory, pre-sales, solution shaping, executive value articulation and account growth.Experience leading onshore–offshore delivery models across North America and global delivery locations.Good to haveEngineering-intensive or regulated industries such as Aerospace & Defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, energy or medical technology.PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, PLM platform certification or equivalent program leadership certification.Tier-1 consulting or systems-integration leadership, including executive advisory, vendor-partner delivery and delivery-led account growth.Multi-site PLM rollouts, Digital Thread transformation, AI-powered software factory delivery, augmented engineering or agentic-ready platform strategy.The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $103,879 - $242,400/YearCapgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibilityImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.DisclaimersCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-lawCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.