We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Manager - Planisware & Windchill with strong functional and technical expertise in Planisware and Windchill software tools. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on experience in Project Management, with a deep understanding of engineering processes, product lifecycle, and project tracking methodologies. This is a critical role based in Chennai, responsible for leading cross-functional projects and driving successful implementation, customization, and integration of engineering tools.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage engineering projects using Planisware and Windchill tools.
- Drive end-to-end configuration, deployment, and customization of Planisware for project planning, resource management, and portfolio reporting.
- Manage Windchill PLM workflows, version control, change management, and document control processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and ensure timely delivery.
- Provide technical support and training to end users on Planisware and Windchill platforms.
- Monitor project KPIs, generate dashboards and reports for stakeholders, and track risk and issue resolution.
- Ensure project documentation, change control procedures, and quality standards are adhered to.
- Coordinate with IT, Engineering, and Product teams to support tool integration and data consistency across systems.
- Proactively identify process improvements and contribute to tool enhancements and upgrades.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management within an engineering or IT environment.
- Proven experience with Planisware (v6 or later) and Windchill (preferably PTC Windchill).
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle, product lifecycle management, and resource planning.
- Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and other project management/reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- PMP or PRINCE2 Certification is a strong plus.
- Experience in Engineering Services, Manufacturing, or R&D environments.
- Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to script or configure within Planisware or Windchill environments is a plus.
- Exposure to other PLM or PPM tools is advantageous.
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