Your new companyYour CompanyYou will be joining a well‑established, high‑value manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. The business places strong emphasis on digital continuity, product data integrity and cross‑functional collaboration, supporting complex products throughout their full lifecycle. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, quality, and investing in modern engineering and enterprise systems.As PLM Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's Product Lifecycle Management strategy, systems and processes. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will lead the configuration, optimisation and ongoing development of the PLM platform, ensuring robust governance of product data from concept through to end‑of‑life.You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT and Programme teams to align PLM processes with business needs, regulatory requirements and best practice. The role has a strong focus on systems reliability, workflow optimisation, change control (ECR/ECO/ECN) and integration with wider enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD, MES and QMS.Key elements of the role include system administration, roadmap planning, user support and training, vendor management, and contributing to wider digital transformation initiatives across the engineering landscape.What You Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will bring a strong technical background combined with proven experience in PLM administration within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.You will ideally have:Proven experience administering and supporting a major PLM platformStrong knowledge of product development processes, BOM management and engineering change controlExperience working with CAD systems such as CATIA V5/V6 or similarA solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems and system integrationKnowledge of aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing standardsExperience working with Windows desktop and server environments, virtualisation and enterprise infrastructureExcellent stakeholder engagement, problem‑solving and communication skillsThe ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and lead cross‑functional initiativesA degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, along with several years' experience in PLM, engineering systems or application support, will be expected. Experience of PLM implementations, system migrations, or Lean / Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.What You Will Get in ReturnIn return, you will secure a key role within a forward‑thinking organisation where PLM plays a critical part in operational excellence and digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to influence system strategy, lead meaningful improvements, and work closely with senior technical stakeholders across the business.This role offers long‑term career development, exposure to complex engineering programmes, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a collaborative, quality‑driven environment. A competitive overall package and support for professional growth are on offer.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be