Location: Mostly Remote (Occasional, fully expensed travel to Europe) Contract Length: 6 Months '? IR35 Status: Outside IR35 '? Day Rate: Open to Market Rate About the Role: We're supporting a leading manufacturing client in hiring a Data/PLM Architect to lead a key transformation initiative across Europe. This 6-month contract is mostly remote, with occasional travel. Key Responsibilities: ? Align data definitions and processes across the European organisation ? Define future-state governance of product data ? Drive the implementation of a pilot PLM solution ? Build a strategic roadmap for PLM deployment across Europe ? Establish and maintain data architecture principles and models ? Design governance frameworks with clear roles and responsibilities ? Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party PLM providers ? Lead steering meetings with senior leadership ? Document architecture, models, and deployment plans ? Define the long-term PLM deployment strategy Skills & Experience: ? Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role ? Strong knowledge of PLM tools (especially Autodesk) ? Experience with complex product data models and governance ? Familiarity with MDM, machine learning, and automation ? Manufacturing experience (construction products a plus) ? Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills ? Self-starter, adaptable, and results-driven Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales