Senior Manager, PLM & Digital Engineering Strategy

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Holidays and sick leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Michael Page seeks 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.

The role focuses on PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin strategies, partnering with executives to define roadmaps, build business cases, and deliver complex programs with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management consulting or 10+ years in aerospace/defense or engineering-focused organizations.
• Deep expertise in PLM and MBSE with transformation strategy experience.
• Experience with digital engineering initiatives involving digital thread, digital twin, MBE, MOM/MES, and ERP ecosystems.
• Proven ability to build strategic recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and executive business cases for complex engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLM

MBSE

Digital twin

Digital thread

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP ecosystems

MOM/MES

MBE

Job description

Michael Page seeks 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.

The role focuses on PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin strategies, partnering with executives to define roadmaps, build business cases, and deliver complex programs with measurable impact.