Senior PLM Strategy & Platform Governance Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars seeks a Senior Manager PLM to define and govern PLM processes, systems, and data in support of scalable R&D. You will connect business needs with platform capabilities and ensure compliant, future-ready design.

The role requires 8+ years in PLM, a relevant bachelor's, and the ability to lead cross-functional programs with global stakeholders, balancing stability with transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Information Systems, or Operations.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with PLM systems, platform governance, R&D process design or related digital transformation work.
• Experience with workflow controls, data requirements, platform integrations and quality/compliance considerations.
• Experience serving as a business lead or subject matter expert in system change or transformation programs.
• Experience influencing global stakeholders across business, data and digital teams.
• Ability to connect technical possibilities with practical business execution needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the PLM governance for PLM-enabled R&D workflows.
• Define required PLM data objects, core controls, workflow needs and integration points with adjacent systems and data domains.
• Act as a senior business lead for PLM evolution and transformation, shaping target process design and capability choices.
• Set governance expectations, adoption measures and training requirements for PLM-enabled ways of working.
• Review platform-enabled process performance, adoption trends and recurring pain points to drive simplification and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLM systems

Stakeholder management

Process governance

Data design & integration

Transformation leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Job description

Mars seeks a Senior Manager PLM to define and govern PLM processes, systems, and data in support of scalable R&D. You will connect business needs with platform capabilities and ensure compliant, future-ready design.

The role requires 8+ years in PLM, a relevant bachelor's, and the ability to lead cross-functional programs with global stakeholders, balancing stability with transformation.