PLM Business Analyst
TEKNIKOZ · New York, United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $150,000 / year
- New York, United States
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Job highlights
- Analyze PLM business processes and stakeholder needs.
- Develop process maps and business requirements.
- Lead requirement gathering and UAT activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and business teams.
- Drive PLM transformation and process re-engineering.
About the role
PLM Business Analyst (Teamcenter Preferred)
TEKNIKOZ is seeking an experienced PLM Business Analyst with deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) business processes and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with Product Engineering, Product Development, and Supply Chain business teams and be capable of bridging the gap between business requirements and PLM solutions.
This is a business-focused role requiring strong process knowledge and communication skills. Candidates with primarily technical PLM implementation or development backgrounds are not suitable for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
- Lead workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and process-mapping activities with cross-functional teams.
- Develop current-state and future-state business process maps.
- Define functional requirements, user stories, and business specifications.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect triaging, validation, and business sign-off activities.
- Support PLM transformation and process re-engineering initiatives.
- Work closely with implementation teams to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into system solutions.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and drive alignment across business functions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in the PLM domain with focus on Product Engineering, Product Development, and Supply Chain Operations.
- Minimum 2 end-to-end PLM implementation programs, including process re-engineering, solution design, build, testing, and rollout.
- Strong experience in PLM testing, UAT execution, defect management, and validation activities.
- Good understanding of PLM platforms; Teamcenter experience is highly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience.
- Ability to lead large workshops and business discussions with leadership teams.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
Functional Expertise Required
- Parts and Components Management
- Design BOM (EBOM) Management
- Sourcing BOM Management
- Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) Management
- Service BOM Management
- End-to-End Engineering Change Control Processes
- Supplier Collaboration and Contract Manufacturer Collaboration
- Product Development Lifecycle Processes
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong business consulting background in PLM transformations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with business users, executives, and functional leaders.
- Experience driving process improvements and organizational change initiatives.
- Teamcenter functional knowledge is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Interview Process
- Up to 4 rounds of interviews.
- Focus areas include PLM business process expertise, stakeholder management, communication skills, and functional domain knowledge.
Key skills/competency
- PLM Business Analysis
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Teamcenter
- Business Requirements
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Mapping
- UAT
- BOM Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Product Engineering
Skills & topics
- PLM Business Analyst
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Teamcenter
- Business Requirements
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Mapping
- UAT
- BOM Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Product Engineering
- Business Analysis
- PLM Transformation
- Remote Job
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight PLM domain experience, stakeholder management, and Teamcenter skills.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your business consulting background and process improvement experience.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice articulating your PLM business process knowledge and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Showcase analytical skills: Be ready to discuss examples of successful PLM transformations and requirement documentation.
Technical preparation
Master PLM processes: Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain.,Understand BOM structures: EBOM, SBOM, MBOM.,Practice process mapping and requirements documentation.,Familiarize with Teamcenter if possible.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging stakeholder interaction.,How do you handle conflicting business requirements?,Share an example of a successful PLM transformation.,How do you facilitate cross-functional team workshops?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the PLM Business Analyst role at TEKNIKOZ?
- This is a remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere in the USA. However, you must be available to work during the PST Time Zone.
- What specific PLM platform experience is preferred for this PLM Business Analyst position?
- While general PLM platform understanding is required, hands-on experience with Teamcenter is highly preferred. Highlighting your Teamcenter functional knowledge will strengthen your application.
- Is technical PLM implementation experience a good fit for this role?
- No, this role is business-focused and requires strong process knowledge and communication skills. Candidates with primarily technical PLM implementation or development backgrounds are not suitable.
- What are the key functional areas of expertise required for the PLM Business Analyst?
- Key functional areas include Parts and Components Management, EBOM, SBOM, MBOM, Service BOM Management, Engineering Change Control, Supplier Collaboration, and Product Development Lifecycle Processes.
- How many years of experience are typically required for the PLM Business Analyst at TEKNIKOZ?
- The standard requirement is 10+ years of experience in the PLM domain. However, exceptional candidates with relevant experience and strong communication skills may also be considered.
- What is the interview process like for the PLM Business Analyst job?
- The interview process generally involves up to 4 rounds, focusing on your PLM business process expertise, stakeholder management capabilities, communication skills, and functional domain knowledge.
- Does TEKNIKOZ value strong communication and stakeholder engagement for their PLM Business Analyst?
- Absolutely. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills are highly valued and are key focus areas throughout the interview process.