Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
Head of PLM
Coventry
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Head of PLM
Head of R&D IT Centre of Excellence (COE)
Role Overview
As the Head of the R&D IT Centre of Excellence (COE), you will lead the strategy, governance, delivery, and optimization of digital platforms supporting the end-to-end product development lifecycle across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Laboratory functions.
You will partner with R&D and Technology teams to drive the roadmap, implementation, and continuous improvement of PLM, ALM, LIMS, and related engineering systems, enabling:
- Digital transformation
- Regulatory compliance
- Manufacturing readiness
- Seamless integration with enterprise platforms like ERP, MES, and Data Lake
The role is also accountable for:
- SaaS transformation
- Master data governance
- Technology partnerships
- Cybersecurity
- Application support
- Optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO)
Key Responsibilities
R&D Strategy & Business Partnership
- Define and execute the R&D digital roadmap across PLM, ALM, LIMS, CAD/CAE, and engineering applications.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D leaders to align technology with:
- Product development
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Business objectives
- Act as the strategic technology advisor for business and IT stakeholders.
Platform & Digital Transformation
- Lead the strategy, governance, modernization, and lifecycle management of:
- PLM, ALM, LIMS, and Engineering Change Management platforms
- Drive SaaS transformation, platform adoption, scalability, and continuous value realization.
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Product Development & Digital Thread
- Enable digital solutions supporting:
- NPI & APQP
- Product Development & Requirements Management
- Engineering Change (DFMEA/PFMEA, Design Verification)
- Manufacturing Engineering & Quality
- Establish enterprise master data governance and an integrated digital thread spanning:
- PLM, ALM, LIMS, ERP, MES, and Analytics platforms.
Architecture & Delivery
- Govern:
- Solution architecture
- Integration
- Data models
- Implementation standards
- Lead:
- Technology selection
- RFI/RFPs & vendor management
- Delivery governance
COE & Operational Excellence
- Establish:
- Governance
- Delivery standards
- KPIs
- Best practices for R&D IT COE
- Drive:
- Platform reliability
- User adoption
- Service excellence
- Cybersecurity
- Continuous improvement
Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing R&D IT COE.
- Develop organizational capabilities in:
- PLM, ALM, LIMS, Digital Thread, Enterprise Integration, and Solution Architecture
- Foster collaboration across:
- Enterprise Architecture
- ERP, MES, Quality, Data, and Cybersecurity teams
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Hands-on experience in Enterprise IT, with significant exposure to:
- R&D and Engineering ecosystems, including PLM, ALM, LIMS, CAD/CAE, and related engineering applications
- Proven expertise in:
- Implementing, governing, and optimizing enterprise PLM, ALM, and engineering application platforms
- Demonstrated success in leading:
- Large-scale digital transformation, modernization, and enterprise implementation programs
- Strong understanding of:
- End-to-end product development, manufacturing engineering, quality management, and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes
- Experience managing:
- Strategic technology vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners
- Excellent:
- Stakeholder management
- Business partnering & leadership skills
- Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders
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Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines, including:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Any other relevant Engineering discipline
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful execution of Teamcenter X and Polarion X transformation initiatives
- Adoption & utilization of PLM, ALM, and LIMS platforms
- Quality of solution delivery and reduction in post-production defects
- User satisfaction & Level 2 (L2) support performance
- Compliance with COE governance and architecture standards
- Digital thread maturity and integration reliability
- Delivery of roadmap milestones within agreed timelines
- Stakeholder satisfaction across:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Quality
- IT functions
- Reduction in process variation & improvement in data quality across R&D systems
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Skills
PLM
ALM
LIMS
CAD
CAE
Digital Transformation
Governance
Data Governance
Cybersecurity
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Engineering Change Management
Vendor Management
Integration
Solution Architecture
Manufacturing Engineering