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We are seeking an experienced Product Lifecycle Management Associate Director/Senior Manager to lead the project lifecycle management functions and overall delivery of complex, large-scale defence or manufacturing industry programs in Australia. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership, and ensuring successful delivery in line with Australian Defence standards and Manufacturing industry standards.
Key responsibilities
- Leadership & People Management
- Lead global functional and technical teams
- Coach the implementation team with members from internal Accenture and the client
- Lead customer workshops and facilitate process and technical discussions
- Functional and Technical Delivery
- Perform Product Engineering and Manufacturing & Digital Operations. Generate your own plans, manage logistics, and provide internal and external status. Familiar with methodologies such as waterfall and Agile
- Work closely with the Accenture team and key stakeholders to understand requirements, owning specifications and design documents, and deploy the applications
- Assist in the analysis, design and development of a roadmap and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint
- Provide Functional system solutions for PLM/ ALM / MES systems
- Lead in the functional design and the functional Architecture of the solution
- Design and implement application configurations to meet business process and application requirements. Review and approve functional specifications and conduct code walk-through
- Gather and analyse data and develop architectural requirements at project level
- Develop test plans to assure that developed solution satisfies client requirement
- Stakeholder & Program Engagement
- Lead customer workshops and facilitate process and technical discussions
- Work closely with the Accenture team and key stakeholders to understand requirements, owning specifications and design documents, and deploy the applications
- Governance & Compliance
- Accountable for quality deliverables such as traceable requirements, process maps, user stories, and functional specifications
- Act as an advocate of Product Lifecycle Management best practices, methods, and processes
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, with a solid grasp of multidisciplinary principles and system-level thinking.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver across the full project lifecycle, particularly within complex programs and high-impact manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and consumer goods.
- Skilled in the use of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms including Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault 3DExperience, PTC Windchill, or comparable systems to support product development and configuration control.
- Deep understanding of Engineering and Manufacturing IT ecosystems, with hands-on experience integrating platforms such as ERP, PLM, MES, ALM, and QMS to enable digital thread continuity and enterprise-wide collaboration.
- Adept at navigating cross-functional environments, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation.
Highly Desirable
- Security clearance (e.g., NV1, Baseline, or AGSVA eligibility).
- End to end product delivery experience
- Experience with 3D visualization, AR/VR, IoT, Blockchain, compliance, sustainability
- Systems Implementation methodology knowledge (Agile Methodology, Waterfall)
- Good analytical & troubleshooting skills
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Strategy/Planning and Consulting
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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