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The Opportunity
As our Senior PLM Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the digital backbone of ANYbotics’ product lifecycle. You will strategically own the implementation and evolution of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and processes to scale with a rapidly growing product and manufacturing organization.This is not just a systems role — it’s a business transformation mandate. You will define and execute the PLM roadmap in collaboration with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, product, and after-sales service functions. You’ll help us build an integrated, enterprise-grade ecosystem that accelerates product development, enables traceability, and scales product data excellence.
The Market & Our Technology
ANYbotics transforms the industrial sector by introducing robotics to a wide range of novel applications that so far were beyond reach (see our case studies in Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Railways, Wind Energy, Mining, Construction). Our customers are large asset operators and service providers of industrial plants pioneering robotics technology for inspection and maintenance. Our solution enables autonomous routine inspections and monitoring of large-scale industrial facilities for increased safety and productivity. We develop numerous customized hardware systems, including the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and software to achieve world-class mobility, autonomy, and inspection capabilities, often based on AI. We have proven the technology and the business impact on our customers in long-term pilot projects. We are now scaling the commercialization of our solution(s) and deploying directly into operation at customer facilities worldwide.
Your Impact
- Lead the end-to-end PLM implementation: Define the scope, success criteria, vendor selection, and governance model. Act as program lead in collaboration with external PLM consultants and vendors. Drive the implementation of a core PLM system to full company adoption
- Build and drive a PLM roadmap: Translate business and technical requirements into a scalable PLM system that serves cross-departmental stakeholders and functions
- Maintain, optimize, and extend the PLM platform (and its integration with ERP, MES, and other systems) based on evolving business needs
- Advocate for a data-driven culture: Promote data integrity, version control, and traceability across all product-relevant teams
- Champion cross-functional alignment: Serve as the go-to partner for Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product, and Customer teams on all PLM-related topics
- Enable and mentor users: Develop training strategies, foster adoption, and promote a strong PLM culture through knowledge sharing and mentorship
- Stay ahead of the curve: Bring industry best practices and emerging PLM technologies into the business and advise leadership on improvements
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 7+ years of experience in PLM system implementation and configuration, ideally in hardware or complex mechatronic product environments
- Proven track record leading cross-functional PLM projects with enterprise impact — from roadmap design to hands-on delivery
- Strong technical knowledge of PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Aras), and their integration with ERP, MES, CAD, and quality systems
- Deep understanding of business processes spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service
- Highly effective communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, including senior leadership
- Demonstrated mentoring, training, or enablement of teams in system adoption and process maturity
- Fluency in English required; German is a strong plus
- Prior experience in scaling PLM environments in a high-growth startup or SME
- Familiarity with quality management systems and industry regulations
- Experience in AI-enabled or robotics-based product companies
Total compensation is comprised of: Base Cash + Bonus + Shares
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