Digital Core NextGen PLM Business Program Manager

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Business Program Manager (BPM) for this key work system development will lead the end-to-end deployment of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system across all GEHC Segments. This role is responsible for aligning cross-functional teams, operating mechanisms, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring the PLM system meets the strategic and operational needs of all cross functions including engineering, manufacturing, service, sourcing, and quality. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing complex cross functional programs related to engineering development, enterprise system implementation, and change management. The BPM will drive the PLM portion of the Digital CORE initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience in engineering program management.
Proven experience in applying and migrating Product Life Cycle Management work systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA).
Strong understanding of product development processes, BOM management, configuration control, and change management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in complex, cross functional, engineering program management, with at least 3 years focused on enterprise system implementation.
Proven experience in applying PTC Windchill PLM work systems.
Strong understanding of product development processes, BOM management, configuration control, and change management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
Experience in a regulated, multi-product, multi-tier, global supply chain and manufacturing environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the PLM system implementation program, ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering requirements.
Manage integrated plans, schedules, risks, and status reporting with focus on functional activities.
Oversee scope and resources across workstreams for timely delivery with consolidated leadership reporting.
Drive functional risk mitigation focused on engagement, adoption, data quality, and process alignment.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with engineering, IT, product management, operations, and executive leadership to define requirements, manage expectations, and drive adoption.
Establish and manage frameworks to track functional activities, ensuring alignment of product segments and functions.
Monitor progress against milestones and escalate risks proactively.
System Integration: Oversee integration of the PLM system with other enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CAD, MES), ensuring data consistency and process alignment.
Process Optimization: Drive standardization and optimization of product development and lifecycle processes across business units.
Change Management & Adoption: Develop and execute change management strategies, including training, communication, and stakeholder buy-in to ensure smooth transition and user adoption.
Drive creation of role-based training aligned with functional processes.
Oversee UAT planning, execution, and validation of functional requirements, including scenarios across PLM and integrated systems.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure the PLM system supports regulatory compliance, data governance, and intellectual property protection.
Drive updates to global and site-level work instructions to align with new PLM processes, ensuring consistency and adherence.