Location: HU6 7PT, Hull, North Humberside, North East, UKHead of PLM and Operational TechnologyJob Title: Head of PLM and Operational TechnologyLocation: Hessle, Melton, HullSalary: £60,000 to £70,000 plus enhanced benefitsEmployment: Permanent, Full TimeHead of PLM and Operational Technology This global engineering led manufacturer is accelerating investment across its digital product development, digital manufacturing systems and smart factory landscape. The business is now seeking a Head of PLM and Operational Technology who will play a senior role in shaping, steering and supporting the strategy, delivery and optimisation of the systems underpinning R&D, Engineering, Procurement and Production. These platforms sit at the centre of how products are designed, engineered and manufactured, and this role provides the strategic leadership that ensures they evolve cohesively, integrate effectively and deliver measurable value across the entire lifecycle.A development-focused PLM & OT Manager role is also being recruited in parallel, providing a progression route for high-potential candidatesAbout the Opportunity As the Head of PLM and Operational Technology, you will guide the development and enhancement of PLM, MES and OT platforms that support both product development and modern manufacturing operations. With continued investment across digital systems and Industry 4.0 capability, this role offers genuine opportunity to shape a multi site landscape and influence how the organisations core technologies progress. Working closely with cross functional teams in R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Production, you will help ensure systems work seamlessly together, enabling strong data flow, better decision making and greater operational efficiency. This is a position that sits at the heart of the organisations digital journey, offering both strategic input and hands on leadership in key integration initiatives.What You Will LeadSteering the long term PLM and Operational Technology strategy to support the organisations engineering and manufacturing objectivesSupporting and optimising enterprise PLM platforms across product design, data control and engineering change processesOverseeing OT systems including MES, SCADA and machine connectivity, working in partnership with engineering teams and external specialistsLeading integration activity across PLM, ERP and MES platforms to deliver end to end visibility from design to productionEstablishing governance, compliance and security approaches across PLM and OT systems to meet UK and EU standardsDeveloping and mentoring a multidisciplinary PLM and OT team, embedding continuous improvement and supporting capability growthWhat You BringExperience working with modern PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA, or similarExposure to MES and OT technologies, for example Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, AVEVA, Ignition, or equivalentUnderstanding of integrating PLM, ERP and MES systems within a manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with Industry 4.0 principles such as IoT, automation, AI or digital twinsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Production and wider functions to align priorities expectations and outcomes.Strategic thinking balanced with the ability to support hands on delivery and implementationDegree in Engineering, IT or a related discipline, with PLM or OT certifications considered an advantageWhy This Role Stands OutJoin a global organisation investing heavily in digital engineering and future ready manufacturingInfluence multi site digital evolution across PLM, MES and OT systemsCollaborate with high calibre R&D, Engineering and Production teamsShape long term direction while guiding day to day integration and improvementGain exposure to modern technology ecosystems and ambitious transformation programmesStrong long term career progression in a function that is growing in scope and capabilitySalary & Benefits£60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experienceEnhanced benefits package25 days holiday plus bank holidaysContributory pension schemeLaptop, smartphone and tablet providedReady to Apply? If you are excited by the opportunity to influence digital engineering, guide key PLM and OT platforms and support the evolution of modern manufacturing systems, we encourage you to apply for the Head of PLM and Operational Technology today. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit consortiumrecruitment.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ