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PA ConsultingPosted 2 months ago

Principal Consultant in Product Lifecycle Management - Aerospace & Defence

HybridBristol, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Lead PLM transformation projects in Aerospace & Defence, defining business operating models and processes while acting as the bridge between clients and Systems Integrators. Support clients through end-to-end product lifecycle delivery, including Digital Engineering, BOM management, and change configuration. Manage stakeholder alignment, shape investment roadmaps, and collaborate with vendors to execute game-changing solutions. This role requires 10+ years of PLM leadership experience, preferably with Siemens, and is based in Bristol, London, or Manchester with hybrid work. Security clearance may be required for UK positions.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of PLM experience
  • Experience working with the major PLM vendors to design and deploy their solutions
  • Deep hands‐on expertise in core PLM processes, such as BOM management, change/config, variant/options management, systems engineering, CAD/CAE integration, ALM, maintenance and through‐life support
  • Experience in shaping business cases and implementation roadmaps for investment in PLM solutions
  • Ability to hold executive level conversations to build alignment on a PLM transformation vision
  • Prior consulting experience
  • Ability to manage client stakeholders
  • Experience of supporting the sales process as well as delivery
  • Experience and knowledge of key working practices in Defence, or other discrete manufacturing industries
  • UK security clearance
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard
  • At least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with Siemens solutions
  • Degree in engineering or related subject

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