IT Project Manager - PLM

Are you an IT Professional, with experience in delivering PLM solutions, looking for your next challenge? Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and Doorsets, we’re looking for an IT Project Manager. This pivotal role is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract basis. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and German, and as a remote role, can be based anywhere in Europe. Reporting to the Head of IT Corporate Functions, this role is responsible for the successful delivery of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution as part of the European Product Data transformation in the UK and Austria.

The IT Project Manager will lead the end-to-end implementation of the PLM system alongside our chosen vendor, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with business objectives and global IT governance standards. The role will serve as a key liaison between functional stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to ensure clarity, accountability, and successful execution of the PLM initiative.

We offer this role on an 18-month fixed-term contract basis, working remotely, with a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 7.5% pension, Medicash and opportunities to gain experience and develop your career.

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of the PLM Product Data Transformation project.
• Ensure adherence to the JELD-WEN IT PMO Stage Gate Process and standard project delivery methodologies.
• Work together with data architect to ensure delivery of data definitions and governance.
• Gather detailed business requirements and conduct RFPs with vendors.
• Drive business case development to validate ROI and secure project funding and resources.
• Manage the coordination of internal teams and third-party providers to ensure PLM solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment meet agreed specifications.
• Oversee project governance activities, including scope, schedule, budget, change management, risk, and quality assurance.
• Act as the main point of contact for business stakeholders and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and transition plans.
• Ensure a smooth transition to Business-as-Usual support and facilitate the realisation of expected business benefits post-implementation.

• Must be fluent in English and German languages.
• Previous experience and skills in IT Project Management, across the project implementation lifecycle.
• IT and/or Project Management related qualification desirable.
• Experience of delivering IT Projects in a global Manufacturing/ Production environment would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with product development processes, engineering change control, and lifecycle data management within a manufacturing context.
• Strong vendor management experience across multiple geographies and business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong results orientation and commitment to delivering transformation outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trust and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and organisation, with a structured project management approach.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable operating and communicating with senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar PPM tools.

Why join us? We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands. We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN: Founded in 1960, JELD-WEN is one of the world's largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 18,000 employees operating in 15 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter people’s workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.