Project Manager

Applied CAx; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

401(k) with employer match

11 paid holidays per year

Flexible time off

Job summary

Applied CAx in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer-facing PLM software implementations from kickoff through deployment and acceptance. You will manage scope, budget, and timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver value for clients.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of project management experience in enterprise software implementation, with PLM exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience leading customer-facing software implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical education in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing software implementations from kickoff through deployment and acceptance.
• PLM implementation experience preferred; Siemens Teamcenter or another enterprise PLM platform is a strong plus.
• ERP and/or MES implementation experience strongly preferred if PLM is limited.
• Strong client management skills with senior stakeholders in a multi-client environment.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying priorities.
• Experience defining and managing project scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, deliverables and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer software implementation projects, primarily PLM.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resources.
• Own project financial management, including budget tracking and forecasting.
• Serve as main client point of contact with delivery team, ensuring governance and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Solution Architects, engineers, IT, business stakeholders).
• Understand client business processes, requirements, priorities, and success criteria.
• Coordinate integrations with CAD, ERP, MES and related systems.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Lead kickoff meetings, status updates, go-live readiness, acceptance, and closeout.
• Conduct post-project reviews and identify follow-on opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Customer-facing

PLM

ERP

MES

PMP

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical education

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

This is a 100% remote position open to candidates in the United States.

About the role

As a Project Manager in our PLM Services division, you will lead customer-facing software implementation projects from kickoff through deployment and customer acceptance, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate has experience managing PLM implementations, but deep PLM expertise is not required. Candidates with strong enterprise software implementation experience, particularly ERP or MES implementations, will also be considered.

About Applied CAx

Applied CAx is dedicated to providing innovative companies with customized, high-quality digital solutions. As a boutique services provider of Siemens Digital Industries Software, our expert engineers improve methods from PLM architecture and design optimization to CAM tool paths and CAE meshing. Since 2008, our team has been committed to helping businesses maximize the value of their digital tools through expert software licensing, training, and technical support.

Recognized as the Siemens Digital Industries Software 2023 Partner of The Year for North America, we primarily support the aerospace and defense, and energy industries. Come make an impact in innovation through engineering. We are always looking to recruit top-notch talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end customer software implementation projects, primarily PLM, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource assignments, and deliverables based on client needs and project objectives.
• Own project financial management, including budget tracking, actuals, forecasting, Estimate to Complete (ETC), and communication of material variances.
• Act as the primary project point of contact between the client and Applied CAx delivery team, establishing clear governance, status reporting, communication, and expectations.
• Coordinate Solution Architects, technical leads, engineers, developers, consultants, and customer resources to ensure work is planned, sequenced, and executed effectively.
• Work with clients to understand business processes, requirements, priorities, and success criteria so the implementation remains aligned to business objectives.
• Coordinate project activities involving integrations with other enterprise platforms such as CAD, ERP, MES, and related business systems.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, driving mitigation, escalation, and resolution before they disrupt delivery.
• Lead project kickoffs, status meetings, key workshops, go-live readiness activities, customer acceptance, and project closeout.
• Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned, support a clean transition to ongoing support where applicable, and identify follow-on opportunities that add value to the client.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management experience, including significant responsibility for customer-facing software implementation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical education in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading software implementations from kickoff through deployment, go-live, and customer acceptance is required.
• PLM implementation experience is preferred. Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or another enterprise PLM platform is a strong plus.
• If PLM experience is limited or absent, ERP and/or MES implementation experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong client management skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, multi-client environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Experience defining and managing project scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience managing project budgets, actuals, forecasts, ETC, and overall financial performance. Experience with both fixed-price and Time & Materials engagements is a plus.
• Strong risk, issue, and change management skills, including the ability to establish mitigation plans and elevate appropriately.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional implementation teams that may include Solution Architects, engineers, developers, IT, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Working understanding of enterprise system integrations and the relationships among systems such as PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES.
• Familiarity with enterprise project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies. PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business language.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and client needs.
• Ability to travel to client sites when necessary, learn new technologies quickly, manage conflicting priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

What we offer

Eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including cost-effective options for health insurance, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Applied CAx also offers a 401(k) with a generous employee match and immediate vesting of employer contributions. Work-life balance benefits include remote work options, Flexible Time Off, and 11 paid holidays per year.