Solution Consultant PLM

Lectra; Illinois; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lectra is seeking a Delivery Consultant to drive Kubix Link implementations across PLM, PIM, DAM, and Kubix Board. You will lead discovery, requirements, configuration, training, upgrades, and project management, coordinating integrations with third-party systems and stakeholders.

The role is remote within the continental United States with up to 50% travel, requiring advisory acumen and deep fashion PLM/PIM expertise to manage complex projects and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience; 8+ years in Fashion PLM/PIM consultancy
• Proven leadership of large/midsize projects in a global matrixed environment
• Experience aligning technology with business objectives
• Experience coordinating integrations with third-party software and IT departments

Responsibilities

• Act as direct liaison with the customer
• Lead estimation, planning and implementation of Kubix Link platform
• Prepare the full statement of work for commercial proposals
• Coordinate project resources and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Maintain detailed project plans, risks and status reports
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency
• Coach customers on industry best practices and configurations

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Travel up to 50%

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion Design/Merchandising

Master's degree (strong plus)

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

SQL

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Delivery Consultant is responsible for the execution of professional service engagements in support of customers implementing the Kubix Link platform, including PLM, PIM, DAM, and Kubix Board. These engagements will include the initial discovery phase, requirements gathering, configuration, training, issue resolution, upgrades, support handoff and overall project management. It will also include the coordination of integrations with third party software providers via API in coordination with our customers’ IT departments and other internal stakeholders. This position will be hands‑on and a trusted advisor to the customer on business‑related topics including strategy and operations throughout the presales and implementation process.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as the direct liaison with the customer
• Establish effective working relationships with the client and key project managers and resources
• Take the lead in the estimation, planning, and implementation of the Kubix Link platform
• Prepare the full statement of work as part of the commercial proposal
• Participate in the communication with and coordination of project resources
• Work towards on time and on budget project delivery
• Through working sessions with customer, identify application requirements
• Maintain a detailed project plan, issues log, risk identification, status reports, and other required documentation for each project
• Proactively identify, assess, manage, and resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Schedule, hold, lead, and document project team meetings
• Identify areas where efficiencies can be gained through process improvements and application use within the customers’ environment
• Communicate with and coach customers on industry and application best practices
• Application configuration utilizing Microsoft Visual Studio & SQL tools
• Travel to client sites
• Effective organization and collaboration of cross functional resources

TRAVEL

This is a remote position and is flexible within the continental United States. There will be up to 50% of travel to customer sites/Lectra offices.

Profile Description

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Merchandising discipline or related area will be required. Master's degree will be a strong plus
• 10 years or above working experience will be a minimum, among which, 8 years direct relevant consultancy experience in Fashion PLM and/or PIM is a must, ideally covering different levels of the product lifecycle management (Line Planning, Costing, Creation, Product development, Technical design, Pattern design, Manufacturing ...)
• Proven expertise in leading multiple large to midsize projects within a diverse global multifunctional matrixed resource environment
• Solid industry expertise and knowledge in Fashion PLM and PIM, in terms of strategy, business evolutions & challenges and common operational issues
• Experience aligning of technology towards business objectives
• Strong client relationship management skills, such as: negotiation, conflict management, managing multiple objectives and motivators, translating business strategy into actionable and appropriately prioritized work plans.

** Lectra is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

It is our policy to foster a workforce that accepts and respects differences. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or political opinion.