Associate Director -PLM

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the Collins Digital Technology team, driving the strategy, governance, and operational excellence of the enterprise PLM ecosystem. In this role, you will lead digital transformation initiatives that create a unified source of truth for product data across the full lifecycle — from concept and design to production, service, and end-of-life.

If you are passionate about building integrated digital systems that connect people, processes, data, and decisions, this is your opportunity to lead at the center of product innovation.

Position Title: Associate Director-PLM

What You Will Do

• Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise PLM ecosystem aligned with engineering, manufacturing, and compliance goals.
• Lead ownership, scalability, configuration, and lifecycle management of PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter and Dassault Enovia .
• Drive business process optimization across:Change controlConfiguration managementRelease managementDocument controlBOM governance
• Enable a strong Digital Thread strategy , ensuring seamless connectivity across design, simulation, manufacturing, and service.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, Quality, and Compliance teams to align PLM capabilities with enterprise priorities.
• Define and enforce governance standards for data quality, access control, audit readiness, and compliance workflows.
• Lead change management initiatives supporting upgrades, new feature adoption, and PLM maturity transformation.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and performance tracking to drive operational excellence and service improvements.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of solution managers, analysts, and engineers.
• Collaborate with vendor management teams to align with vendor roadmaps, licensing strategies, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of PLM processes and platforms.

What You Will Learn

• How enterprise-scale PLM ecosystems support end-to-end digital product development.
• Best practices in building Digital Thread and Digital Twin strategies .
• Advanced cross-functional leadership across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and enterprise IT.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks and large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Modern product leadership approaches focused on customer-centricity, adoption, usability, APIs, and self-service models.
• Strategic vendor management, licensing optimization, and technology investment planning.
• Scalable governance practices for global PLM operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of relevant experience working with PLM systems in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise PLM platforms such as:Siemens TeamcenterDassault EnoviaWindchill3DEXPERIENCE
• Proven leadership experience in building and executing PLM strategies and transformation roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of:Product lifecycle managementConfiguration controlChange managementRelease governanceBOM managementData governance
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong people leadership with experience building, scaling, and retaining high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to drive measurable business outcomes through automation, standardization, and platform optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and executive influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving, execution mindset, and ability to lead in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• Experience with MBSE integrations , Digital Thread, and Digital Twin strategies.
• Exposure to Agile/SAFe methodologies and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience integrating PLM with:CADERPMESMBSE platforms
• Strong understanding of API-first, self-service, and UX-first product models.
• Experience reducing redundant systems, simplifying workflows, and improving enterprise efficiency.
• High customer-centric mindset with focus on adoption, user experience, and measurable impact.
• Strong vendor partnership and licensing strategy management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading global transformation programs.

Success Metrics

You will be measured on:

• On-time, on-budget PLM program execution.
• High uptime, reliability, and scalability of PLM platforms.
• Increased automation and standardization of PLM workflows.
• Reduction in redundant tools, systems, and manual processes.
• Improved collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Faster execution of workflows and improved digital continuity.
• Strong platform adoption and user satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement in operational efficiency and service delivery.

Leadership Expectations

We are looking for leaders who:

• Build strong vision, strategy, and execution plans.
• Lead with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrate customer-centricity and innovation.
• Foster trust, collaboration, accountability, and humility.
• Operate with a hands-on, high-performance mindset.
• Inspire and grow world-class teams.
• Drive transformation with urgency and ownership.

About Collins Aerospace

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Digital Technology

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!