American IT Systems

Role Description The OCM Lead is responsible for the change management and training activities associated with an enterprise-wide transformation for our clients that may include ERP/HRIS implementation and/or managing transitions. This role focuses on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles, and organizational structures. The primary goal is to develop and execute change management plans that minimize employee resistance and maximize engagement, driving faster adoption and higher proficiency in the changes impacting employees to achieve business results. - Develop and implement a structured change management plan covering change management, training, and communications to ensure consistency in adopting change across the organization. - Identify potential points of resistance to change and develop strategies to reduce resistance, addressing doubts and uncertainties to foster positive acceptance of change. - Create specific change management plans for training and orientation of employees, leading to minimal resistance and maximum utilization of new initiatives. - Strong ability to conduct change impact analysis in order to tailor change interventions for stakeholder groups that require assistance in adopting future new ways of working. - Lead and develop stakeholder maps to understand client audience landscape in a coherent fashion. - Mobilize and activate change agent networks as required for accelerating adoption of new transformations for clients experiencing high impact and high volume of change. - Ability to scale and pivot as needed to maintain dynamic organizational change strategy execution. - Develop a role-based training plan using a proven content development approach. - Collaborate with client resources to develop detailed training schedules and participant lists, and work closely with the Training/Learning lead to develop a feasible training plan. - Monitor and provide frequent status updates on change management and training activities. - Experience working in global teams, with offshore (India) team members as well as global client stakeholders is preferred. - Accountable for a large scale OCM team comprising of junior and mid/senior level consultants. - Ability to reference best practices in Change Management, and include techniques, tactics and interventions as needed in Change Strategies, integrating communications and training plans to provide a holistic end user experience for clients experiencing high impacts from transformations. Qualifications - 5-10 years of change management experience, preferably with large-scale organizational change efforts. Digital Transformation implementations experience is a plus. - A solid understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience with ADKAR and PROSCI certification is a plus. CCMP credentials is nice to have. - Understanding of phases and project management approaches of a software implementation project lifecycle, including SDLC, waterfall, Agile. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent active listening skills. - Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization and work with and through others. - Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. Requirements - 5-10 years of change management experience, preferably with large-scale organizational change efforts. Digital Transformation implementations experience is a plus. - A solid understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience with ADKAR and PROSCI certification is a plus. CCMP credentials is nice to have. - Understanding of phases and project management approaches of a software implementation project lifecycle, including SDLC, waterfall, Agile. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent active listening skills. - Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization and work with and through others. - Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. Benefits - Remote Company Description Find the Unfindable Talent @ American IT Systems — Where Exceptional Talent Meets Opportunity and Businesses Scale Beyond Boundaries. We orchestrate AI innovation, data intelligence, and human insight into a powerful talent engine—delivering exceptional hires for businesses and extraordinary opportunities for professionals across industries. - From Code to Cloud, Data to Decisions—our architects, engineers, and data scientists build the digital core that powers modern enterprises. - Our Core IT Specializations: Software Engineering & Development, Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS | Azure | GCP), Cybersecurity & Risk Management, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering, ERP & Enterprise Systems (SAP | Oracle | Salesforce), IT Leadership (CTO | VP Engineering | IT Directors), Network & Systems Administration, QA, Testing & Automation, Program & Project Management (PMP | Agile | Scrum). - We deliver end-to-end talent solutions across industries—finding the unfindable, global talent faster and smarter than anyone else. - Global Reach, Local Precision: From the U.S. to EMEA and APAC, American IT Systems delivers talent at scale—across Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct-Hire, and Part-Time models. - People + Tech = Results: Our AI-powered sourcing and expert recruiters accelerate hiring while delivering top-tier candidates through tailored, needs-driven solutions. - Driven by a Bold Vision: Chasing the GOAT in global staffing—fast, precise, and high-performance talent solutions. - Our Motto: Reform. Perform. Transform. This isn’t just a new way to hire—it's a complete reimagination of how talent and opportunity collide to shape the future of work.

Role Description As a Senior PLM Consultant, you will lead and deliver complex Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation projects for top-tier manufacturing clients in Germany. In this senior role, you act as a trusted advisor and solution architect, guiding organizations through the implementation of PLM systems, primarily PTC Windchill, to optimize their product development processes. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs, design and implement PLM solutions, and ensure successful adoption of PLM best practices. This role is strategic for driving digital transformation in product development and requires strong consulting, technical, and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities - PLM Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end PLM implementation and upgrade projects – from initial assessment and requirements gathering through solution design, configuration, and go-live. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing project scope, timelines, and deliverables. - Business Process Consulting: Work closely with client stakeholders (engineering, R&D, manufacturing, IT, etc.) to analyze current product development processes and translate business requirements into effective PLM solutions. Provide strategic advice on PLM best practices and process improvements. - Solution Architecture & Design: Define client-specific PLM solution architectures, either at the application or technical level as needed. Develop solution concepts and technical designs that leverage out-of-the-box PLM functionality, minimizing customizations. - System Implementation & Integration: Oversee the configuration and customization of PLM software to meet client requirements. Guide technical teams in setting up PLM modules and integrating the PLM system with adjacent systems like ERP, MES, and CAD tools. - Data Migration & Validation: Supervise and support PLM data migration activities – migrating legacy data into the new PLM environment. Define data mapping and cleansing strategies, oversee data validation, and ensure the integrity and completeness of product data. - Change Management & Training: Collaborate with client and internal change management teams to facilitate user adoption of new PLM solutions. Develop training plans and materials, conduct user training sessions, and provide guidance on updated processes. - Project Management & Team Leadership: Depending on project size, act as a Project Manager or workstream lead, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project milestones are achieved on time and within budget. - Client Engagement & Pre-Sales Support: Cultivate strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on PLM strategy. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, demos, and RFP responses. Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. - 15+ years of experience in PLM consulting, solution architecture, or implementation, including at least one end-to-end PLM deployment in a lead or senior role. - Deep functional and technical knowledge of one or more major PLM systems, primarily PTC Windchill and others like Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle Agile 9.x, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE. - Strong understanding of product development and engineering processes. - Hands-on experience integrating PLM with other enterprise systems. - Fluency in English (professional business proficiency) is required. - German language proficiency (B2 level or higher) is highly preferred. Requirements - Experience with cloud-based PLM solutions or SaaS PLM deployments. - Proficiency in Agile project delivery and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). - Vendor or industry certifications are advantageous – e.g., PTC Certified Professional (Windchill), Siemens Teamcenter certifications. - Prior consulting or implementation experience in relevant industries. - Familiarity with adjacent domains such as ALM, model-based systems engineering, IIoT or Industry 4.0. Benefits - Contract Position based in or around Germany but will have to travel to the customer site at Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt once a month or once every 2 months.