PLM Transformation Program Leader

Convatec; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is establishing a new state-of-the-art facility in Manchester as part of its expanding R&D network. The PLM Program Manager will lead the business-side delivery of the PLM transformation, ensuring Teamcenter and Polarion are integrated as a connected digital thread across product development, quality, regulatory and operations.

Work across IT, process owners and vendors to define data architecture, governance and adoption plans, driving measurable business benefits while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Information Systems, Business, Quality, Operations or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in program management, project management, change management, Lean Six Sigma, systems engineering or quality management certification preferred.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, regulated manufacturing or similarly complex product lifecycle environments preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation programs exceeding $7M budget and involving multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business‑side PLM transformation program, including roadmap management, implementation wave planning, governance, risk management and benefits realization.
• Build and communicate the PLM business case, including investment assumptions, operating costs and ROI.
• Translate the enterprise PLM roadmap into executable work packages and project charters with IT and partners.
• Ensure PLM implementation is business‑led with architecture, integration, validation and support from IT.
• Establish routines to drive decisions, manage scope and maintain momentum across functions.
• Lead the design and deployment of the future‑state PLM operating model with governance and ownership structures.
• Govern implementation partners, software vendors and consulting organizations through delivery oversight and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate integrations across Teamcenter, Polarion, SAP, MES, LAMS/Kallik, LIMS, Maximo and regulatory systems.

Skills

Program management

PLM transformation

Teamcenter

Polarion

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Information Systems, Business, Quality, Operations or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Teamcenter

Polarion

SAP

LIMS

Maximo

Job description

Convatec is establishing a new state-of-the-art facility in Manchester as part of its expanding R&D network. The PLM Program Manager will lead the business-side delivery of the PLM transformation, ensuring Teamcenter and Polarion are integrated as a connected digital thread across product development, quality, regulatory and operations.

Work across IT, process owners and vendors to define data architecture, governance and adoption plans, driving measurable business benefits while coordinating