What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager - PLM, Product Lifecycle Management position at Vaco by Highspring?
Job Type: Contract-to-hire
Worksite Location: Fort Worth, TX
Worksite Schedule: Onsite in Fort Worth, TX - working a 9/80 schedule, being off every other Friday
Client Industry: Complex Manufacturing
Salary Conversion: $130,000 - $145,000 , based on experience
Hourly Pay Rate: $60.00 - $75.00 / hour, W2
Vaco is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager with prior experience guiding complex product lifecycle initiatives with PLM - Product Lifecycle Management, across enterprise-level organizations, for a cutting-edge client in the complex manufacturing industry. This will be a contract-to-hire employment opportunity based in Fort Worth, TX. Candidates must currently be local to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and willing to work onsite, as our client is unable to offer relocation assistance at this time. Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.
Vaco is not seeking third-party support to fill this opportunity.
Job Description:
We are seeking aSenior Project Managerwith deep expertise inProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)to lead strategic initiatives that support product development and lifecycle optimization across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring extensive project management experience, ideally withinmanufacturing or engineering-driven environments, and will serve as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and external development teams.
This role will focus on optimizing and integrating processes acrossproduct design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, leveraging the capabilities of PLM to streamline operations and accelerate time to market.
Job Scope:
- Lead cross-functional project teams to implement and enhancePLMsolutions aligned with business goals.
- Ensure effective project governance, timely issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal business units and externaldevelopment vendors.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to ensure PLM supports end-to-end product lifecycle needs.
- Drive critical conversations about system integration, process changes, and PLM adoption across departments.
- Deliver high-impact executive presentations, status updates, and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee change management and business process optimization initiatives tied toPLM.
- Identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project timelines, scope, and budget.
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of project management experience, with significant exposure toPLMProduct Lifecycle Management systems.
- Background inmanufacturing, product development, engineering, or related industries strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide software projects involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong understanding ofend-to-end product lifecycle processes, from concept to end-of-life.
- Experience withbusiness process engineeringand user adoption strategies.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage external vendors and ensure delivery aligns with business needs.
- Demonstrated success in driving change and facilitating process improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with digital thread concepts and integration of PLM with downstream systems (e.g., ERP, MES - Manufacturing Execution System).
- Prior experience working with Dassault PLM Systems
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
