Senior Manager PLM

Senior Manager – PLM Strategy & Digital Transformation (m/f/d)

Location: Germany
Type: Permanent
Industry Focus: Engineering-driven sectors (e.g. Automotive, Aerospace, Machinery, Medical Devices)

Our client, a boutique Digital Strategy & Transformation advisory firm, is strengthening its leadership team in Germany. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager with a strong background in management consulting , Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) , and digital transformation within complex engineering-driven industries.

Operating at the intersection of business strategy, product development, and digital enablement , this firm partners with leading industrial organisations across Europe to deliver high-impact advisory and transformation programmes.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager , you will take a leadership role in advising clients’ top management on strategic PLM and digital transformation initiatives , driving operational excellence across the entire product lifecycle. You will lead consulting teams, own key client relationships, and shape strategic roadmaps that influence engineering performance, R&D productivity, and digital capability building.

You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders and operational leaders, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Your work will focus on:

• PLM Strategy & Operating Model Design – Shaping future PLM strategies, target operating models, and transformation roadmaps for leading industrial clients.
• Digital Transformation Enablement – Advising on digital thread, BOM structuring, configuration & variant management, document governance, and change/release management.
• Engineering Performance Excellence – Driving cross-functional improvements across product development, production planning, and supply chain integration.
• Programme Leadership – Leading teams through diagnostic phases, workshops, process modelling, and implementation planning.

You will collaborate with experienced consultants in a high-performing environment, contributing to both project delivery and practice development.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a strategic, delivery-focused leader with a blend of consulting expertise and engineering domain knowledge :

• University degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering (or similar).
• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, strategy advisory, or transformation programmes within engineering or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in PLM , product development strategy, or digital transformation engagements.
• Strong understanding of eBOM vs. mBOM , variant configuration, change management, and document traceability.
• Familiarity with major PLM systems (e.g. PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE, SAP PLM, Aras Innovator ) and their role within enterprise architectures.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills , with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior executives.
• Fluent English is required; German (B2+) strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel (~2 days/week) for client engagements across Germany and Europe.

Desirable Competencies

Candidates with additional experience in the following areas will stand out:

• Requirements Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• SAP–PLM integration or related enterprise integration expertise
• Product Configuration Management
• CAD/CAE process integration
• Systems Thinking (V-Model)

Why Join

• Take a senior leadership role in a fast-growing consulting firm with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.
• Shape strategic transformations for leading engineering companies across Europe.
• Work in an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with high visibility to partners and clients.
• Access tailored leadership development and in-house academy training.
• Contribute to practice development , thought leadership, and capability building.