PLM Solution Architect Lead

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PLM Solution Architect Lead

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Duration- June 2026 for 9 Months
Location - Hybrid - Bristol / London 1-2 days on-site
Market Rate- Umbrella Only

Are you at your best when driving high-profile topics while using humility to recognise your limitations, engaging others to achieve effective resolution? Are you energised by applying your curiosity to seek out and drive challenging topics? Do you thrive in an environment where you will need to bring clarity and strategic awareness to break through complexity and uncertainty? Above all, are you passionate about helping Britain achieve Net Zero?
If so, join us as the Plant Lifecycle Management (PLM) - Solution Architect Lead and you'll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the UK.

Job Purpose / Overview
At the heart of the data-centric approach being taken on our client will be a robust and easy to use PLM tool based on Dassault System 3Dx platform, supporting configuration management, implementation of business processes and controlling data end-to-end lifecycle from Engineering to Commissioning. The digital transformation programme set up to deliver this scope of work, as well as business practices transformation, is referred to as CALM (Configuration Asset Lifecycle Management).
To ensure that the digital tool is developed, populated with the right data, and that project processes can be implemented in the tool, a Solution Architect Manager (SAM) is required. The SAM will therefore be a technical management role, responsible for delivering the PLM solution from the initial prototype to the final deployment quality, for the project, in relation with the CALM Programme Manager.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
In that context, the PLM Solution Architect Manager will :

Be responsible for the successful development and deployment of all aspects of the CALM programme related to the Tool, Data and Processes, defining and maintaining the overall PLM architecture (data model, workflows, integrations).
Set up and lead a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of about 20 embedded people from various business branches and external partners (architects, engineers, analysts), overseeing the general architecture and securing main dependencies
Remain closely connected and work with HPC and Responsible Designer teams to ensure feedback from and further development of SWITCH (CALM equivalent on HPC, EPR2 etc) is properly considered in the SZC development strategy
Facilitate workshops, collect requirements, and validate functional specifications.
Coordinate delivery (prototype) with internal teams, IT, and external vendors and integrators.
Oversee testing and ensure solution quality.
Support CALM Programme Manager who manages the project scope, roadmap, timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
Support the Business Transformation Coordinator in charge of change management, training, and user adoptionKnowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The role requires someone that will a good compromise between:

Technical knowledge of PLM / Configuration Management tools (ideally, Dassault 3Dx platform)
Experience in configuration management within a Nuclear Powerplant Project and solid knowledge of product and engineering processes
Ability to effectively coordinate the desired integration between SZC and EDF SA in the PLM space (see "Contextual Information"), as well as interfaces with the wider business and Alliances. xbpsjku
Demonstrable experience of delivering successful PLM programmes on large projects
Strong track record of building personal trust and operating with integrity and credibility
Ability to quickly understand a wide range of complex issues and make robust decisions
Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills
Key Behavioural Competencies
Humility

Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromisePositivity

Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forwardRespect

Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Give and receive feedback with respect
Embrace and engage with new people and ideasSolidarity

One team, working closely together and helping each other
Empowered teams always looking forward.
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomesClarity

Communicate clearly and consistently
Promote collaboration and team alignment
Clearer and faster decision making
Drive simplification at all level
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction And Property

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