Group Lead - Global PLM Chennai (Teamcenter)

YOUR TASKS

• Lead, coordinate, and prioritize the daily work of the local Global PLM team in Chennai, ensuring focus on agreed objectives and timely execution


• Act as the main local point of contact for Global PLM activities in Chennai, providing direction, clarification, and escalation handling when needed


• Ensure high‑quality operational support for PLM Teamcenter users, in coordination with the internal PLM team and the outsourced first‑level support provider


• Coordinate, monitor, and continuously improve the collaboration with the external first‑level support team, leveraging local proximity and cultural alignment


• Support and guide the System Architect and PLM Inhouse Consultants in their tasks, helping translate priorities into concrete actions


• Contribute hands‑on to PLM topics when required, including analysis, solution discussions, and support of critical issues or initiatives


• Coordinate local participation in PLM projects and improvements, ensuring alignment with global standards, architecture, and ways of working


• Actively communicate status, risks, and needs to Global PLM management


• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and delivery‑oriented team culture within the Chennai PLM team

YOUR PROFILE

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a comparable qualification


• Solid experience working with Siemens Teamcenter in an engineering or industrial environment


• Experience across operational PLM support, solution topics, and implementation or improvement initiatives


• A strong delivery mindset, with the ability to structure work, set priorities, and follow up on execution


• Experience working closely with teams, stakeholders, or service providers in a coordinated and goal‑oriented manner


• The ability to keep teams focused and aligned in a dynamic and sometimes distracting environment


• Very good communication skills, including the confidence to guide discussions, clarify expectations, and address issues early


• Openness to combining leadership responsibilities with hands‑on contribution when needed


• Fluent English; German or Spanish are a plus

Nice to have / advantageous:

• First experience in a team lead, coordination, or mentoring role (formal people management experience is not mandatory)


• Experience working in a global or distributed team setup


• Experience coordinating or steering external service providers or outsourced support teams


• Knowledge of PLM integrations (e.g. CAD, ERP/SAP) and common PLM modules within Teamcenter


• Experience in renewable energy or similar industrial sectors


• Interest in improving ways of working through automation, reporting, analytics, or emerging technologies


• Interest or first hands‑on experience in applying AI or data‑driven approaches in engineering or PLM‑related contexts