PLM – Digital Engineering Manager

• Define and drive the Digital Engineering and Digital Thread strategy, roadmap, governance, and capabilities across the organization
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PLM solutions and engineering systems
• Ensure seamless integration between PLM, ERP, Cost Management, CAD/EDA, and other enterprise platforms
• Optimize end-to-end engineering processes, including requirements, BOM, configuration, release, and engineering change management, aligned with V-Model and ASPICE practices
• Lead cross-functional and global initiatives involving Engineering, IT, software vendors, and implementation partners
• Build internal capabilities through expert support, coaching, training, knowledge transfer, and engineering best practices
• Provide leadership for engineering process integration, enterprise engineering platforms, product data governance, system integrations, deployment activities, user adoption, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle
• Coordinate delivery, manage suppliers, develop teams, and own Digital Engineering solutions and processes long term

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in Digital Engineering, PLM, Engineering Systems, or Engineering Transformation
• Strong knowledge of EBOM, Configuration Management, Release Management, and Engineering Change (ECR/ECO) processes
• Experience implementing or supporting PLM solutions and integrations with ERP, Cost Management, CAD/EDA, and other enterprise systems
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary product development across Software, Hardware, and Mechanical Engineering
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading project teams and international initiatives
• Nice to have: experience with Siemens Teamcenter, Polarion/IBM DOORS, Digital Thread, V-Model/ASPICE, Functional Safety, Product Cybersecurity, and automotive or similar engineering environments

• Availability to travel globally up to 25% of working hours