Senior PLM Project Manager

Aras is a leading provider of digital thread solutions for product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering AI. As one of the fastest growing PLM companies, our AI-native, low-code platform enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions that connect teams across disciplines and functions to critical product data and agentic AI throughout the product lifecycle and extended value chain.

The world's largest manufacturers leverage Aras Innovator to manage complex product lifecycles, accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and bring products to market faster. We collaborate with companies in some of the world's most innovative industries, including automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace and defense, high tech, and life sciences.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be working closely with Aras teams and customer sponsors within Aras accounts, leading successful customer deployments of Aras Innovator solutions. This role will lead the overall project implementation and teams in the planning and execution of projects that exceed customer requirements. The Senior Project Manager has project ownership of all Professional Services engagements. With your project management and leadership, large team management, organization skills, and the ability to negotiate with key customer stakeholders you will help drive successful projects and satisfied customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead execution of deployment projects Perform the overall day-to-day Project Management to ensure that deliverables are achieved within time/cost/quality constraints Identify active project risks, monitors for risk triggers, and executes contingency plans Drive the planning and execution for all project activity in accordance with customer milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science / IT, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years proven track record with large PDM/PLM software project
• Proven track record in leading large, enterprise PLM software deploymentsin a Project Management role
• Minimum 5 years of experiencemanaging enterprise software deployments with teams of 3 or more members Experience managing large Commercial and Enterprise clients
• Demonstrated experience with managing project budgets, P&L, invoicing, and billing Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to travel up to 50%

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience in one or more of the following verticals: Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial, Job Shop, Mass Production), Consumer Products, High Tech Electronics, Shipbuilding.
• Industry knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Engineering change processes and best practices (CMII, CMPIC), phase gate project management, quality systems processes, requirements management, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, manufacturing process planning, MRO PMP and/or SAFe certification is preferred.

***Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

We were recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers, Q3 2025. Feedback from our community has established Aras as a top ranked PLM vendor in online review services like G2 and Gartner Peer Insights.

With over 700 employees in 11 countries, we’re looking to add to our incredible team. If you’re passionate about helping develop next generation product innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected base salary range will be between $150,000-$170,000. This position is also bonus eligible.

• Flexible paid time offto recharge when you need it, plus company-paid holidays and a dedicated Global Wellness Day.

• A 401(k) plan with company matchto help you invest in your future.

• Robust health coverage, including generous medical, dental, and vision insurance with high premium contributions and deductible reimbursement.

• Company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coveragefor added peace of mind.

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