What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager for Implementation of Teamcenter (PLM tool) position at The Planet Group?
Job Title:
IT Project Manager – PLM Implementation
Location:
Hybrid – Austin, TX
Onsite: Monday through Thursday
Remote: Friday only
Employment Type:
Contract
Pay Structure:
$65/hour
Visa Sponsorship / C2C / H1B:
No sponsorship available
Background/Reference Checks:
Required (references must be submitted; background check conducted upon offer)
Travel Requirement:
None
The IT Project Manager will lead the implementation of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool for hard goods product teams. This role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder communication, and experience managing enterprise initiatives using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership- Oversee the implementation of a PLM system
- Ensure project delivery on schedule and within budget
- Facilitate workshops for discovery, planning, and execution
- Lead Agile Scrum meetings and iterative development cycles
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
- Create and distribute weekly status reports
- Document action items and maintain RACI matrices
- Manage project risks, issues, and change requests
- Participate in resource forecasting and staffing
- Manage project closure activities and ensure documentation of deliverables
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 6–10 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise projects
- Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO)
- Foundational understanding of PLM tools
- Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies (SAFe is a plus)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Hands-on experience with Teamcenter PLM implementations
- Familiarity with ERP systems or downstream applications
- Experience in Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries
- Active certifications such as PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, CAPM®, Prince2, or Six Sigma
- Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
- Risk and issue management with escalation procedures
- Proficient in tracking action items and maintaining RACI matrices
- Skilled in status reporting and change request management
- Experience in resource forecasting and project closure activities
Salary : $65