About the Job

Role : PLM Program Manager
Location : Indianapolis, IN

JD
Responsible for leading enterprise-scale Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation programs while driving organizational change, user adoption and cultural alignment. Drive change initiatives associated with the implementation, upgrade or transformation of PLM systems and ensure solutions are embedded into day-to-day operations. Define and execute the OCM strategy for PLM implementations, conducting change-impact assessments across Engineering (CAD, BOM, change management), Manufacturing & Operations, Quality & Compliance, Regulatory and Supplier collaboration. Oversee implementation and rollout of PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill and ENOVIA, providing governance for PDM, EBOM/MBOM, compliance and traceability. Manage system integrators, PLM vendors and OCM partners onsite and serve as the primary point of contact for customer leadership. Drive decision-making, issue resolution and prioritization; own program scope, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies. Facilitate workshops, steering committees, design reviews and town halls, translating technical PLM solutions into clear business value messaging and reviewing deliverables, adoption metrics and training outputs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end delivery of the PLM transformation program; define vision, roadmap, milestones and success criteria.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risks and inter-dependencies across multiple workstreams (process, technology, data, integration, OCM).
• Ensure alignment between PLM capabilities and business objectives and build strong partnerships with engineering and manufacturing leadership.
• Realize business benefits such as faster time-to-market, cost reduction and improved quality.
Generic Managerial Skills:
• Establish effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Provide clear written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Deliver programs on-time and on-budget while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, team engagement and effective risk mitigation.
Desirable Skills:
Healthcare project management experience and deep knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter.
Experience Required: 10+ years.

Required Skills

• PLM
• Windchill