Senior Manager - PLM Transformation

NTT DATA • Atlanta, GA

18h

About The Position

Deep, hands-on functional expertise across end-to-end PLM processes, including product structure management, document/CAD control, engineering change, configuration/variants, release management, and manufacturing handoff. Strong knowledge of BOM disciplines (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM where relevant), revision control, effectivity (date/unit/serial), and product configuration logic. Experience driving process standardization, governance, and cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing. Solution design experience across the product lifecycle, including: Product definition and structure (Part/BOM/EBOM/MBOM alignment) Document management and CAD data control Engineering change management (ECR/ECO/ECN) and approvals Configuration and variant management (options, revisions, effectivity) New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate governance Standardize and harmonize PLM processes across business units/sites while enabling necessary local variation through controlled configuration. Demonstrated experience leading or owning functional workstreams for PTC Windchill implementations (new deployment, upgrade, consolidation, or re-architecture). Strong understanding of Windchill functional configuration concepts: lifecycles, workflows, roles/ACLs, object types, attributes, classification, baselines, and change objects. Ability to facilitate Windchill fit-gap workshops and translate needs into implementable configurations. Lead end-to-end PTC Windchill implementation programs: discovery, fit-to-standard workshops, requirements, configuration/design, build oversight, test/UAT, cutover, and hyper care. Experience with Windchill integrations to ERP (SAP/Oracle), CAD tools, MES/QMS, and enterprise integration platforms (APIs, middleware). Proven ability to lead PLM data migration, data governance, and data quality initiatives at scale. Strong program/product leadership skills: agile/hybrid delivery, backlog prioritization, release planning, risk/issue management, and value realization. Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management; ability to influence across engineering and operations communities. Experience leading global teams and SI partners. Lead, coach, and develop PLM analysts/product owners and coordinate work across admins/configuration teams, developers, and SI partners. Manage system integrators and vendors for delivery quality, velocity, and adherence to enterprise standards. 10+ years in PLM/PDM, engineering systems, or product data transformation roles with significant end-to-end PLM scope. 5+ years in roles involving PTC Windchill implementation/transformation (functional lead, product owner, program lead, or equivalent). Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or related field required PTC/Windchill certifications or formal training preferred (not required).

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on functional expertise across end-to-end PLM processes, including product structure management, document/CAD control, engineering change, configuration/variants, release management, and manufacturing handoff.
• Strong knowledge of BOM disciplines (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM where relevant), revision control, effectivity (date/unit/serial), and product configuration logic.
• Experience driving process standardization, governance, and cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Solution design experience across the product lifecycle, including: Product definition and structure (Part/BOM/EBOM/MBOM alignment) Document management and CAD data control Engineering change management (ECR/ECO/ECN) and approvals Configuration and variant management (options, revisions, effectivity) New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate governance
• Standardize and harmonize PLM processes across business units/sites while enabling necessary local variation through controlled configuration.
• Demonstrated experience leading or owning functional workstreams for PTC Windchill implementations (new deployment, upgrade, consolidation, or re-architecture).
• Strong understanding of Windchill functional configuration concepts: lifecycles, workflows, roles/ACLs, object types, attributes, classification, baselines, and change objects.
• Ability to facilitate Windchill fit-gap workshops and translate needs into implementable configurations.
• Experience with Windchill integrations to ERP (SAP/Oracle), CAD tools, MES/QMS, and enterprise integration platforms (APIs, middleware).
• Strong program/product leadership skills: agile/hybrid delivery, backlog prioritization, release planning, risk/issue management, and value realization.
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management; ability to influence across engineering and operations communities.
• Experience leading global teams and SI partners.
• 10+ years in PLM/PDM, engineering systems, or product data transformation roles with significant end-to-end PLM scope.
• 5+ years in roles involving PTC Windchill implementation/transformation (functional lead, product owner, program lead, or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• PTC/Windchill certifications or formal training preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PTC Windchill implementation programs: discovery, fit-to-standard workshops, requirements, configuration/design, build oversight, test/UAT, cutover, and hyper care.
• Lead PLM data migration, data governance, and data quality initiatives at scale.
• Lead, coach, and develop PLM analysts/product owners and coordinate work across admins/configuration teams, developers, and SI partners.
• Manage system integrators and vendors for delivery quality, velocity, and adherence to enterprise standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager