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As the Lead for PLM Systems and Processes at ELGi, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Your role will involve ensuring the seamless management of the PLM system to facilitate various processes from concept to design, manufacturing, maintenance, and end-of-life, thus driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration across product development teams. Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with the PLM team and business units to develop and implement an enterprise-wide PLM strategy that aligns with business objectives and digital transformation goals. You will define and maintain the PLM system roadmap, prioritize system upgrades, process enhancements, and integration requirements. Additionally, you will oversee system architecture, integration, governance, and enhancements to align PLM solutions with business goals for faster time-to-market, cost efficiency, and improved product quality. You will lead the implementation, configuration, and customization of PLM solutions such as Dassault ENOVIA, Siemens Teamcenter, and PTC Windchill. Managing PLM integrations with other enterprise systems like ERP, MES, CAD tools, and quality management platforms will also be part of your responsibilities. Moreover, you will drive the migration from legacy systems to modern PLM solutions, ensuring minimal business disruption and oversee the delivery of new features, customization, incident response, and fixes for the PLM system. Establishing governance frameworks, best practices, and standards for PLM system processes will be crucial in ensuring compliance and efficiency. You will define data governance for product information to maintain data quality, accuracy, and consistency throughout the product lifecycle. Implementation of change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of PLM systems by global teams will also fall under your purview. Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to align PLM system processes with product development and manufacturing requirements is essential. You will optimize workflows such as product design, BOM management, configuration, change management, and drive process automation and digitization initiatives to enhance collaboration across global product teams. Additionally, you will lead and mentor a team of PLM analysts, administrators, and engineers to deliver projects effectively. Building team capabilities through training and knowledge sharing to enable the adoption of advanced PLM tools and methodologies will be part of your responsibilities. Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of PLM initiatives and providing regular reports to senior leadership will also be crucial. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong experience in implementing and managing PLM solutions like Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, or similar platforms. Understanding of integration between PLM and enterprise systems, in-depth knowledge of product development processes, BOM management, product configuration, and change control are expected. Technical understanding of PLM processes such as recipe management, material management, BOM BOP management, sustainability, planning, asset management, documentation, new product development, change management, and integration with ERP systems is required. Furthermore, familiarity with CAD systems and their integration with PLM platforms, ability to develop and execute PLM strategies aligned with organizational goals, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, and driving collaboration between IT, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders are essential. Education-wise, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required (Master's degree preferred). Certifications in PLM software (e.g., Dassault, Siemens, PTC) and Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications are highly desirable. The ideal candidate should have progressive experience in managing PLM systems and processes, with at least 5 years as a Lead, and a proven track record of implementing and optimizing PLM solutions in a global manufacturing environment. Experience in working with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and IT to streamline product lifecycle processes is a plus. This position is based in either Coimbatore or Bangalore.,
