Senior PLM Consultant

Relationship Manager responsible for recruitment process: Maciej Michalewicz
Rank of role: 42
Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Senior PLM Consultant - Katowice

Role Summary:

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in process industry (Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Life Sciences) and either of SAP, Siemens, Dassault, PTC, Centric, Neo PLM modules. The consultant will be responsible for gathering business requirements, configuring and designing solutions, testing, supporting master data management, and ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing support of PLM processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyse and translate business requirement into functional specifications for product development, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Configure and support PLM modules, including:
• Specification Management
• Recipe/Formulation Management
• Document Management System
• Engineering Change Management (ECM)
• Classification & Characteristics
• Participate in system design and solution architecture discussions to support business processes
• Collaborate & guide technical teams for system configuration & customization to meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of PLM with other ERP, DMS & analytics systems
• Develop and execute test strategies and scripts for the validation of implemented functionalities.
• Support master data management by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of product-related data.
• Provide user training, create documentation, and support knowledge transfer.
• Assist in managing and resolving defects, maintaining logs and reports using tools such as JIRA, Solution Manager, or HP ALM.
• Ensure high standards of data quality assurance through proactive monitoring and validation procedures.
• Work closely with technical teams for system enhancements, interface design, and data migrations.
• Support compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, REACH, GxP) by configuring PLM workflows.
• Stay updated on the latest PLM capabilities, innovations, and industry best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in PLM implementation and support roles, preferably within the process industry domain.
• Strong functional knowledge of PLM, including Recipe Development, Specification Database, and Change Management.
• Proficiency in system design, process mapping, and preparation of functional documentation.
• Skilled in developing and executing test strategies and scripts using tools like JIRA, HP ALM, or Solution Manager.
• Familiarity with defect management, change request tracking, and issue resolution frameworks
• Experience with integration points across ERP systems
• Good understanding of data governance principles and master data lifecycle management.
• Understanding of integration architecture, including interfaces with external tools (e.g., LIMS, MES).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP, Siemens, Dassault, PTC, Centric, Neo PLM environments.
• Experience working in process industries such as pharmaceuticals or consumer goods.
• Knowledge of Agile or Hybrid project methodologies.
• Certification in PLM or related modules is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related fields.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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