Senior Manager, PLM & Digital Engineering Strategy

Michael Page; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (12–25 days)

Company-paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Digital Engineering transformation initiatives for Aerospace & Defense clients, modernizing engineering, product development, and manufacturing capabilities through strategic advisory services.

You will lead engagements, develop business cases and transformation roadmaps, and partner with stakeholders to drive efficiency and innovation. Strong PLM/MBSE expertise and executive presence are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management consulting or 10+ years in aerospace/defense, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.
• Deep PLM and MBSE expertise with transformation strategy experience.
• Experience advising on digital engineering initiatives (digital thread, digital twin, MBE, MOM/MES, ERP).
• Track record building strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and executive business cases.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management across engineering and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements on digital engineering, product lifecycle transformation, and operational improvement for A&D clients.
• Develop executive-level business cases, operating models, and transformation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities.
• Support business development with proposals and practice growth.
• Mentor teams and contribute to thought leadership and delivery excellence.

Skills

PLM

MBSE

Digital twin

Digital thread

Executive presence

Tools

ERP ecosystems

MOM/MES

Job description

This role combines consulting, business development, and client delivery, partnering with executive stakeholders to define digital engineering roadmaps and build compelling business cases for transformation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin strategies, along with experience delivering complex engineering transformation programs.

Client Details

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead Digital Engineering transformation initiatives for Aerospace & Defense clients, helping organizations modernize engineering, product development, and manufacturing capabilities through strategic advisory services.

Description

• Lead strategic consulting engagements focused on digital engineering, product lifecycle transformation, and operational improvement for Aerospace & Defense clients.
• Develop executive-level business cases, operating models, and transformation roadmaps centered around PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.
• Support business development efforts by identifying client opportunities, contributing to proposals, and helping expand practice growth.
• Mentor consulting teams and contribute to practice development, thought leadership, and delivery excellence across digital engineering engagements.

Profile

• 7+ years of management consulting experience or 10+ years of industry experience within Aerospace & Defense, manufacturing, or engineering-focused organizations.
• Deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including business value realization and transformation strategy.
• Experience advising clients on Digital Engineering initiatives involving digital thread, digital twin, Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), MOM/MES, and ERP ecosystems.
• Proven ability to build strategic recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and executive business cases for complex engineering organizations.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage engineering leaders, business executives, and technical teams.

Job Offer

• Annual salary between $140,000 and $180,000, depending on experience.
• Paid time off ranging from 12 to 25 days, based on employee grade.
• Company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.

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