PLM Project Manager

Copello Global are seeking an experienced PLM Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a Teamcenter PLM and Siemens NX programme for a complex engineering-led organisation based in Oxfordshire on an initial 6 month contract.

The contractor will be responsible for driving PLM improvements, developing delivery roadmaps, and implementing efficiencies that support both current operations and future business growth.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring deep PLM knowledge, strong project governance, and the ability to work confidently with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and IT.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead end-to-end delivery of PLM projects with a focus on Teamcenter PLM and Siemens NX

* Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies

* Define and maintain PLM roadmaps to drive system improvement and future capability

* Identify, design, and implement process and system efficiencies to support ongoing and future business operations

* Review existing PLM systems and conduct requirements gathering across business functions

* Translate business and engineering requirements into clear project scope and delivery plans

* Manage cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT

* Act as the key liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and system integrators

* Track risks, issues, and actions, ensuring proactive mitigation and resolution

* Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums

Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience delivering PLM projects in a Project Manager capacity

* Strong hands-on experience with Teamcenter PLM (essential) and Siemens NX (highly desirable)

* Excellent understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through production and support

* Background in automotive, engineering, or manufacturing environments

* Demonstrable experience reviewing existing PLM solutions and gathering and documenting requirements

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

* Comfortable working with cross-functional and technical teams

* Highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to manage multiple work streams

Personal Attributes

* Enthusiastic and proactive approach to delivery

* Naturally inquisitive, with a desire to understand systems, processes, and business needs

* Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

* Pragmatic problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

This role is inside IR35 and offering a rate of £550 - £750 dependant on experience.

The role will require candidates to be onsite 3-4 days for the first couple of weeks of the assignment, then role will provide hybrid working