The position will be responsible for managing and leading Daikins Engineering processes and deliverables while collaboratively managing a detailed project plan that meets R&D business needs, software requirements, and program objectives. This individual will lead PLM development and enhancements to ensure the project workstreams are compliant with Clear deliverables to release software to production environment.
Position Responsibilites may include:
- Manage and organize complex Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) projects and priorities, solve problems that impact release progress and provide detailed information to cross functional teams.
- Lead strategic initiatives related to PLM enhancements, upgrades and integration with other systems (ERP, CAD etc.) and digital transformation efforts.
- Drive innovation in PLM technologies and methodologies to maintain competitiveness in the market.
- Develop and train employees as needed.
- Provide leadership and manage teams that work on projects.
- Oversee customization and configuration of the PLM system to meet the specific needs of the organization, including workflows, data models, and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new features and enhancements to the PLM system.
- Coordinate with offshore contractor team for on time deliverables as per Functional Specification Document (FSD).
- Integrating the PLM system with other enterprise systems such as Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Coordinate with application original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for required support related to problem/incident reports, licenses, legal compliance etc.
- Provide technical leadership to the PLM development team, guiding them in best practices, code reviews, and troubleshooting.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements related to change management within Team Center
- Identify and implement optimizations to improve the performance and efficiency of the PLM system.
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the PLM system and processes and implementing changes as necessary.
Nature & Scope:
- Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
- Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
- Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
- Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes i.e. Teamcenter
- Experience in managing change management projects within Team Center, including planning, exaction, monitoring and stakeholder communication
- Understanding of Engineering releases and related development procedures.
- Good understanding of Change Management within and outside the context of Teamcenter.
- Good understanding of Teamcenter version 12+ server and client-side configuration.
- Good understanding of Teamcenter Active Workspace version 5+.
- Good understanding of manufacturing Bill of Materials.
- Proficient in workflow designs as per business needs.
- Proficiency in various admin utilities, release man, clear locks etc.
- Proficiency in BMIDE, stylesheet customization, ACLs etc.
- Proficiency in server-side deployments.
- Capable of building queries, plmxml exports etc.
- Must have good communication skills written and verbal.
- Question, listen, and observe objectively and insightfully.
- Coordinate, organize, and pay attention to detail.
- Prioritize, coordinate, and follow up with others to meet objectives.
- Learn and apply new technology as needed.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels inside and outside the company.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Expert Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Skills
- Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data.
- Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.
- Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.
- Leadership and performance management skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people assertively and confidently
Competencies:
Experience:
- 12+ years of project/program management experience - OR - may consider 10 plus years of solid experience overseeing multiple complex projects within a large scale environment with a PMP certification
- 5+ years of experience involved in corporate-wide projects
- 2 + years of project leadership experience
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering with 10 years of Experience
- Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 15 years of Experience
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
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