PLM Program Manager
About The Position
Capgemini is seeking a senior PLM Program Manager to join its Global PLM Practice as part of a long-term digital transformation engagement with a major Aerospace & Defense industry leader in Canada. This ambitious program aims to modernize the entire manufacturing value chain - from fabrication to final assembly - by deploying Dassault Systèmes PLM (DELMIA) and MES (APRISO) solutions across multiple sites, in close coordination with the migration to SAP S/4HANA. The ambition goes beyond toolset modernization: it is about transforming processes, reshaping ways of working and establishing digital continuity between Engineering and Manufacturing. As Transformation Lead, you will be the Business-side pivot of the transformation - permanently on-site at the client's premises in Montreal area. You will ensure cohesion across IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, while managing the client relationship and progressively building the Capgemini team and footprint around the program.
Requirements
- 15+ years managing complex digital transformation programs
- Proven experience in Manufacturing / Shopfloor environments
- Solid PLM and MES background
- Understanding of PLM–MES–ERP integrations (SAP S/4HANA)
- Experience in change management and large scale user adoption
- Strong command of Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, hybrid / semi-agile approaches
- Ability to design and operate complex governance structures across multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency with program tracking tools (Jira, MS Project, etc.)
- Ability to build PM practices from the ground up in a low-formalization environment
- Strong leadership - ability to unite, inspire and develop a team
- Pre-sales aptitude - opportunity identification, account development, business acumen
- Empathy and active listening - genuine understanding of client challenges
- Collaborative mindset and strong cultural adaptability
- Excellent communication, reporting structure and decision facilitation
- French / English bilingualism is mandatory
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of Dassault Systèmes solutions (DELMIA, APRISO) strongly preferred
- Background in Aerospace & Defense - a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Scope control - maintain program boundaries, proactively flag and escalate deviations
- Coordinate IT (Digital Technologies) and Business activities (Engineering & Manufacturing)
- Build, animate and keep alive the program governance structure — committees, reporting, decisions
- Manage in semi-agile mode with work packages - deliver value incrementally
- Drive daily progress tracking (standups, Jira)
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and co-construction workshops
- Ensure coherent capability placement across systems (PLM, MES/APRISO, SAP S/4HANA)
- Coordinate change management and user adoption activities
- Escalate risks to client Senior Leadership and present at executive meetings
- Identify and qualify development opportunities with the client — scope extensions, new workstreams, newsites
- Position Capgemini expertise and offerings (Global PLM Practice, Aerospace & Defense)
- Progressively build the Capgemini team around the program — recruitment, onboarding, coaching
- Contribute to commercial proposals and RFP responses
- Nurture and grow trusted relationships with client stakeholders
Benefits
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
