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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
o Lead global functional and technical teams
o Coach the implementation team with members from internal Accenture and the client
o Lead customer workshops and facilitate process and technical discussions
* Functional and Technical Delivery
o 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
o Work closely with the Accenture team and key stakeholders to understand requirements, owning specifications and design documents, and deploy the applications
o Assist in the analysis, design and development of a roadmap and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint
o Provide Functional system solutions for PLM/ ALM / MES systems
o Lead in the functional design and the functional Architecture of the solution
o Design and implement application configurations to meet business process and application requirements. Review and approve functional specifications and conduct code walk-through
o Gather and analyse data and develop architectural requirements at project level
o Develop test plans to assure that developed solution satisfies client requirement
* Stakeholder & Program Engagement
o Lead customer workshops and facilitate process and technical discussions
o Work closely with the Accenture team and key stakeholders to understand requirements, owning specifications and design documents, and deploy the applications
* Governance & Compliance
o Accountable for quality deliverables such as traceable requirements, process maps, user stories, and functional specifications
o 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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North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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