Cognizant

Senior PLM Consultant - 3DEXPERIENCE & Generative AI-Onsite

Cognizant$111K — $131K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep PLM functional knowledge to interpret complex development processes.
  • Hands-on experience with 3DX PLM modules for designing scalable workflows.
  • Practical experience in generative AI applications within PLM while adhering to data privacy.
  • Exposure to automotive industry practices for contextualizing PLM solutions.
  • 8-12 years of product consulting or enterprise application experience.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and design PLM functional solutions.
  • Configure and optimize 3DX PLM for end-to-end digital thread processes.
  • Apply generative AI to enhance PLM tasks and user productivity.
  • Define PLM workflows and governance rules in alignment with best practices.
  • Ensure robust PLM integrations with enterprise systems like CAD and ERP.
  • Conduct fit-gap analysis for PLM and generative AI feature requirements.
  • Drive user enablement through training and workshops.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) plan with contributions.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Serve as a senior product consultant specializing in PLM functional solutions and 3DX PLM platforms applying generative AI capabilities to optimize product lifecycle processes in a hybrid work model. Collaborate with cross functional teams to design configure and enhance PLM workflows that drive operational efficiency data quality and innovation ideally leveraging automotive industry domain exposure to deliver measurable business impact for global stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to analyze complex product lifecycle challenges and translate them into detailed PLM functional solution designs that improve traceability and operational efficiency across global programs.
  • Configure and optimize 3DX PLM environments to support end to end digital thread processes including requirements management product configuration change control and release management while ensuring data consistency and compliance with corporate standards.
  • Apply generative AI techniques to streamline PLM related tasks such as intelligent metadata enrichment automated documentation assistance and smart search capabilities that enhance user productivity and decision quality.
  • Define and refine PLM workflows templates and governance rules that align with industry best practices and internal quality frameworks ensuring effective collaboration across design manufacturing and service functions.
  • Partner with enterprise architects and technical teams to ensure PLM integrations with surrounding systems such as CAD PDM ERP and analytics platforms are robust scalable and maintainable over time.
  • Conduct detailed fit gap analyses for new PLM and generative AI features by assessing business requirements system capabilities and user expectations then recommend practical enhancements or configuration changes.
  • Drive user enablement by planning and delivering hands on workshops demonstrations and training sessions that help teams adopt PLM and generative AI capabilities confidently and consistently.
  • Monitor PLM solution performance and user adoption metrics then propose targeted improvements such as interface adjustments workflow tuning or data model refinements to maximize business value.
  • Prepare clear functional specifications configuration documents and test scenarios that guide technical teams and ensure reliable implementation of PLM and generative AI features.
  • Coordinate and execute functional testing activities including regression and user acceptance validation to confirm that PLM and AI enabled solutions meet defined business outcomes and quality criteria.
  • Support hybrid working practices by using collaborative tools and structured communication routines that keep onsite and remote participants aligned on priorities decisions and delivery milestones.


Qualifications
  • Leverage deep PLM functional knowledge to interpret complex product development processes and articulate how PLM capabilities can be configured to address version control change management and release governance needs effectively.
  • Apply strong hands on experience with 3DX PLM modules and configuration approaches to design robust data models access controls and workflows that scale for large engineering organizations.
  • Utilize practical generative AI experience to identify relevant use cases within PLM such as content generation smart assistants and intelligent recommendations while remaining mindful of data privacy and responsible AI principles.
  • Draw on exposure to automotive industry domain practices to contextualize PLM solutions around platform management homologation requirements and supplier collaboration patterns even when working across diverse sectors.
  • Combine eight to twelve years of product consulting or enterprise application experience to manage complex stakeholder expectations communicate tradeoffs clearly and deliver incremental solution improvements that support long term transformation goals.
  • Employ strong analytical communication and problem solving skills to document requirements negotiate priorities and present solution options in a manner that helps decision makers understand impacts on cost quality and schedule.


*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
  • Applications will be accepted until July 31st , 2026
  • LI#- #LI-SC6

Compensation & Benefits

$111,000 - $131,000 per year
  • Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Additional Information
  • Onsite role
  • ⚠ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Cognizant

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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
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