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Head of PLM and Operational Technology
£60,000 - 70,000
Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd
Flag Walk 4, Kingston upon Hull
£60,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- Experience working with modern PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA, or similar.
- Exposure to MES and OT technologies, for example, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, AVEVA, Ignition, or equivalent.
- Understanding of integrating PLM, ERP, and MES systems within a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 principles such as IoT, automation, AI, or digital twins.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and wider functions to align priorities, expectations, and outcomes.
- Strategic thinking balanced with the ability to support hands-on delivery and implementation.
- Degree in Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, with PLM or OT certifications considered an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Steer the long-term PLM and Operational Technology strategy to support our engineering and manufacturing objectives.
- Support and optimize enterprise PLM platforms across product design, data control, and engineering change processes.
- Oversee OT systems, including MES, SCADA, and machine connectivity, working in partnership with engineering teams and external specialists.
- Lead integration activity across PLM, ERP, and MES platforms to deliver end-to-end visibility from design to production.
- Establish governance, compliance, and security approaches across PLM and OT systems to meet UK and EU standards.
- Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary PLM and OT team, embedding continuous improvement and supporting capability growth.
Description
As the Head of PLM and Operational Technology, you will guide the development and enhancement of PLM, MES, and OT platforms that support both product development and modern manufacturing operations. With our commitment to investing in digital systems and Industry 4.0 capabilities, you will have a genuine opportunity to shape a multi-site landscape and influence the progression of our core technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Production to ensure that systems work seamlessly together, enabling strong data flow, enhanced decision-making, and greater operational efficiency. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our organization’s digital journey, offering both strategic input and hands-on leadership in key integration initiatives. Join us at our global organization, where we are heavily investing in digital engineering and future-ready manufacturing. Your contributions will not only influence the digital evolution across PLM, MES, and OT systems but also open doors for strong long-term career progression in a function that is expanding in scope and capability.
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