Gestionnaire de programme PLM​/PLM Program Manager

Position: Gestionnaire de programme PLM/PLM Program Manager/
Job Description (English):
About the job you’re considering
Capgemini is looking for a senior PLM Program Manager to join its Global PLM Practice as part of a long-term digital transformation engagement with a major Aerospace & Defense industry leader in Canada.

This ambitious program aims to modernize the entire manufacturing value chain - from fabrication to final assembly - by deploying Dassault Systèmes PLM (DELMIA) and MES (APRISO) solutions across multiple sites, in close coordination with the migration to SAP S/4

HANA. The ambition goes beyond toolset modernization: it is about transforming processes, reshaping ways of working and establishing digital continuity between Engineering and Manufacturing.

As Transformation Lead, you will be the Business-side pivot of the transformation - permanently on-site at the client's premises in Montreal area. You will ensure cohesion across IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, while managing the client relationship and progressively building the Capgemini team and footprint around the program.

Your Role

Program Management

Scope control - maintain program boundaries, proactively flag and elevate deviations

Coordinate IT (Digital Technologies) and Business activities (Engineering & Manufacturing)

Build, animate and keep alive the program governance structure — committees, reporting, decisions

Manage in semi-agile mode with work packages - deliver value incrementally

Drive daily progress tracking (standups, Jira)

Facilitate stakeholder engagement and co-construction workshops

Ensure coherent capability placement across systems (PLM, MES/APRISO, SAP S/4

HANA)

Coordinate change management and user adoption activities

Escalate risks to client Senior Leadership and present at executive meetings

Business Development & Team Building

Identify and qualify development opportunities with the client — scope extensions, new work streams, new sites

Position Capgemini expertise and offerings (Global PLM Practice, Aerospace & Defense)

Progressively build the Capgemini team around the program — recruitment, onboarding, coaching

Contribute to commercial proposals and RFP responses

Nurture and grow trusted relationships with client stakeholders

Your Skills and Experience

15+ years managing complex digital transformation programs

Proven experience in Manufacturing / Shopfloor environments

Solid PLM and MES background - knowledge of Dassault Systèmes solutions (DELMIA, APRISO) strongly preferred

Understanding of PLM–MES–ERP integrations (SAP S/4

HANA)

Experience in change management and large scale user adoption

Background in Aerospace & Defense - a strong asset

Strong command of Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, hybrid / semi-agile approaches

Ability to design and operate complex governance structures across multiple stakeholders

Proficiency with program tracking tools (Jira, MS Project, etc.)

Ability to build PM practices from the ground up in a low-formalization environment

Strong leadership - ability to unite, inspire and develop a team

Pre-sales aptitude - opportunity identification, account development, business acumen

Empathy and active listening - genuine understanding of client challenges

Collaborative mindset and strong cultural adaptability

Excellent communication, reporting structure and decision facilitation

French / English bilingualism is mandatory

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy:
Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as provided by local policy and…