PLM Data Architect

Computer Futures

West Midlands

9 months ago

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📍 Location: Mostly Remote (Occasional, fully expensed travel to Europe)
📅 Contract Length: 6 Months
💼 IR35 Status: Outside IR35
💰 Day Rate: Open to Market Rate

About the Role:

We're supporting a leading manufacturing client in hiring a Data/PLM Architect to lead a key transformation initiative across Europe. This 6-month contract is mostly remote, with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Align data definitions and processes across the European organisation

Define future-state governance of product data
Drive the implementation of a pilot PLM solution
Build a strategic roadmap for PLM deployment across Europe
Establish and maintain data architecture principles and models
Design governance frameworks with clear roles and responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party PLM providers
Lead steering meetings with senior leadership
Document architecture, models, and deployment plans
Define the long-term PLM deployment strategy

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role

Strong knowledge of PLM tools (especially Autodesk)
Experience with complex product data models and governance
Familiarity with MDM, machine learning, and automation
Manufacturing experience (construction products a plus)
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Self-starter, adaptable, and results-driven

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