PLM/PDM Consultant/PLM Systems Specialist in Manchester

PLM/PDM Consultant/PLM Systems Specialist - Outside IR35 - Remote (with occasional attendance to a site near Manchester).
My client, a global FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced PLM/PDM Consultant (PLM Systems Specialist) to lead the selection, implementation, and global rollout of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the company's digital product data strategy - taking the business from spreadsheet-based processes to a fully integrated PLM ecosystem that enables faster, more efficient product delivery worldwide.
Key Responsibilities -

• Lead the PLM Feasibility Assessment - Evaluate business needs, map existing system and business processes, identify technology gaps, and define a clear roadmap of achievable actions.
• Shape the PLM Strategy and Roadmap - Drive the vision and architecture of the PLM solution and its integration with core enterprise systems (ERP, MES, etc.).
• Selection and Implementation of New PLM Tool - Evaluate and compare vendor solutions, lead procurement of software licenses and professional services, and oversee system rollout.
• Data Migration and Process Transformation - Lead the migration of Legacy PLM data currently managed in Excel into the new PLM platform, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
• Define and Establish PLM/PDM Practices - Develop best practices, governance standards, and supporting processes across the product development life cycle.
• Global Enablement and Support - Provide PLM services and support to teams worldwide, enabling programme teams to deliver products faster and with greater accuracy.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with key software vendors and resellers, interrogate product offerings and development roadmaps, and influence future PLM tool development through collaboration with product SMEs.

Skills and Experience -

• Proven experience leading PLM/PDM solution implementations (eg Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, PTC Windchill, or similar).
• Strong understanding of product development processes within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with data migration, integration with enterprise systems (ERP, SAP, MES), and managing structured/unstructured product data.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in business process mapping, change management, and digital transformation.
• Highly organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to operate autonomously and drive complex programmes to completion.

This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in transforming how a global FMCG brand manages and delivers its product data. You'll lead the introduction of new PLM technologies and practices that will have a lasting impact on innovation, efficiency, and time-to-market.