NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a PLM Transformation Consultant on behalf of our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.
PLM Process & Digital Thread Lead
Contract position
Outside IR35
Duration: 12-month initial contract
Location: mostly remote, office in Lincoln
Role Overview
The PLM360 Process & Digital Thread Lead plays a pivotal role within the PLM360 Programme, driving alignment between business processes, the future PLM solution, and the cross‑functional Digital Thread vision. This role sits at the intersection of process definition, architecture insight, data flow governance, and project execution -ensuring that SMEs and Process Use Case Leads are connected, informed, and supported in designing future-ready Ways of Working (WoW).
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, understands complex product information flows, and is confident shaping end‑to‑end processes within a global business environment.
Key Responsibilities
Future Processes
* Investigate and assess current Ways of Working across relevant business units.
* Learn, analyse, and interpret the new PLM360 Ways of Working.
* Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
* Perform detailed difference analysis between “as‑is” and “future” processes.
* Define Business Unit (BU) process requirements for the future PLM landscape.
* Support change impact analysis to ensure successful adoption across teams.
* Work closely with SMEs & Process Use Case Leads to align process expectations and outcomes.
* Contribute to tool and workflow development from a process perspective.
Digital Thread
* Own and maintain the Product Data Flow material throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support SMEs & Process Use Case Leads by identifying, preventing, and resolving emerging silos.
* Maintain visibility and consistency of end‑to‑end information flows across the programme.
* Potentially act as custodian of the future information model, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
* Provide architecture‑related recommendations, insights, and scenario analysis.
* Help the local project team understand architectural choices, impacts, and strategies.
* Serve as the connective layer between PLM360 and other PLM‑relevant programmes or tools.
* Champion the Digital Thread vision across engineering, operations, configuration, and supply chain functions.
Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes or PLM systems.
* Demonstrated ability to map, analyse, and redesign business processes.
* Experience working with complex product data or enterprise architecture concepts.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and influence without authority.
* Analytical mindset with capability to break down complex technical topics.
* Experience with PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter).
* Exposure to digital thread or model‑based engineering initiatives.
* Background in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or configuration management.
* Familiarity with large‑scale transformation programmes.
* Highly collaborative and proactive.
* Strong problem‑solver with a structured and logical approach.
* Passion for process excellence and digital transformation.