PLM Specialist (Fashion)

Our client, a growing lifestyle apparel brand, is seeking a PLM Specialist to lead the implementation, optimization, and long-term management of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system across the business. This is a newly created role with high visibility and strong cross-functional partnership across Merchandising, Product Development, Design, Technical Design, Production, and IT.

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This position will own the end-to-end PLM project lifecycle, from gathering business requirements through launch, adoption, and post-launch enhancements. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical systems knowledge, apparel product development expertise, project management skills, and a process-improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of a PLM system across multiple apparel divisions
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and external system vendors
Translate product development and merchandising needs into scalable digital workflows and system solutions
Manage style master data and help ensure data integrity across connected systems
Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and IT to align workflows with current business processes
Oversee product data structures including style setup, hierarchies, attributes, BOMs, measurements, and materials libraries
Coordinate testing, system configurations, integrations, and updates with internal and external partners
Develop training materials and lead onboarding sessions for users and teams
Monitor adoption, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous process improvements
Lead change management efforts to support new digital tools and ways of working
Track and report on KPIs related to adoption, data accuracy, and development efficiency
Maintain strong project documentation, communication, risk assessment, and post-launch review processes
Support seasonal product development milestones by ensuring system readiness
Qualifications
7–10 years of experience in apparel product development, PLM implementation, or digital transformation within fashion or consumer goods.
Strong understanding of the apparel product lifecycle from concept through production
Experience with master data management practices in a fashion or consumer goods environment
Proven project xywuqvp management experience
Hands-on experience implementing and/or managing PLM systems such as Centric, Aptean, PTC FlexPLM, Lectra, or similar platforms
Working knowledge of ERP, 3D design, and digital asset management systems is a plus
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Asana, along with Excel or Google Sheets
Experience with reporting and analytics tools; Tableau is a plus
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented, and analytical mindset
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines
Experience working with global teams and overseas vendors is a plus