Lead PLM Architect

Are you passionate about shaping the digital thread that connects product design, manufacturing, service and sustainability? Join us as we pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption and improving quality of life.

As our new Lead PLM Architect , you will design, govern and evolve PLM architecture, data products and digital thread capabilities across the full product lifecycle — from concept to manufacturing, service and commercialization. You will bridge business strategy and technology to deliver measurable value in a diverse, inclusive culture where people come first.

What you will be doing In the Global PLM & Data Management team, you will drive architectural decisions that reduce complexity, increase standardization and enable analytics, AI, compliance and sustainability use cases.

Your main responsibilities include:

Own and evolve PLM, product data and digital thread architecture in line with enterprise IT strategy, the GPLM roadmap and business priorities

Translate business needs into scalable PLM capabilities across applications, data, integrations and processes

Define and govern PLM data products using Data Mesh principles, ensuring ownership, discoverability and interoperability

Guide architecture for product structures, metadata models, standards and integrations with CAD, ERP, MES and other systems

Act as a strategic link between product development, manufacturing, supply chain, service, sustainability, IT and PLM partners

What makes you a great fit You are a systems thinker and architectural leader with deep PLM expertise, strong business acumen and the ability to simplify complexity across stakeholders. We also imagine that you have:

A master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems or similar — or equivalent experience

7–10+ years’ experience with PLM platforms, enterprise architecture or digital transformation

Proven ability to translate business strategy into PLM architecture, data models, integrations and solution designs

Experience with data products, Data Mesh concepts, metadata management and product data governance

It is a plus if you have: Experience from a large manufacturing environment across supply chain, service or sustainability

Familiarity with cloud strategies, API-first architectures and enterprise data platforms

A track record of leading change adoption and improving data quality and system usability

Why you will love working here Here, you can look forward to:

Flexible working hours, home working opportunities and parental support

Annual bonuses, health insurance and well-being activities

Three additional paid days for volunteering

Training and structured programmes for personal and professional development

We are inclusive and welcome applications from all abilities, experiences and backgrounds.

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