Group Lead - Global PLM Chennai (Teamcenter)
REQUISITION ID:
12404
LOCATION:
Chennai, TN, IN, 600119
DEPARTMENT:
Product Management
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