PLM Project Manager

Location: Västerås, Sweden (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site, some travel to Ludvika)

Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment

Assignment Duration: September 2026 – March 2027 (Extension possible)

Language Requirements: Fluent English (required) Swedish is an advantage.

Apply Before: 2026-08-03

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced PLM Project Manager to support a large-scale Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation program.

In this role, you will lead mid-sized PLM implementation projects while coordinating business stakeholders, IT teams, architects, developers, and engineering functions. You will play a key role in improving project governance, driving business adoption, and ensuring successful implementation of engineering applications including PLM, CAD, and ECAD solutions.

This position requires an experienced project manager who combines strong project delivery capabilities with business transformation experience in enterprise PLM environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead PLM implementation projects from planning through delivery.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and status reporting.

• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and change requests.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

PLM Business Transformation

• Support implementation of Product Lifecycle Management solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into implementation plans.

• Support business adoption and change management activities.

• Coordinate implementation activities with architects, business analysts, and development teams.

Process & Governance

• Improve project management methodologies and ways of working.

• Define and monitor KPIs related to quality, project progress, testing, and delivery.

• Improve reporting structures and executive project communication.

• Create clear project governance, roles, responsibilities, and working methods.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams.

• Communicate project progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Support go-live planning and post-implementation stabilization.

• Drive continuous improvements throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field.

• 6–10 years of professional experience with at least 4 years in Project Management and PLM business implementations.

• Experience leading large implementation or transformation projects.

• Experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA.

• Experience working with one or more PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Aras, or similar.

• Strong experience working with global or cross-regional teams.

• Hands-on experience with project planning, resource planning, and financial forecasting.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience working in Agile implementation environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

• Fluent English, spoken and written.

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate.

• Ability to work on-site in Västerås at least three days per week.

• Willingness to travel between Västerås and Ludvika when required.

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.