Senior Manager, PLM & Digital Engineering Strategy

This role combines consulting, business development, and client delivery, partnering with executive stakeholders to define digital engineering roadmaps and build compelling business cases for transformation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin strategies, along with experience delivering complex engineering transformation programs. Client Details We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead Digital Engineering transformation initiatives for Aerospace & Defense clients, helping organizations modernize engineering, product development, and manufacturing capabilities through strategic advisory services. Description Lead strategic consulting engagements focused on digital engineering, product lifecycle transformation, and operational improvement for Aerospace & Defense clients. Develop executive-level business cases, operating models, and transformation roadmaps centered around PLM, MBSE, digital thread, and digital twin initiatives. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Support business development efforts by identifying client opportunities, contributing to proposals, and helping expand practice growth. Mentor consulting teams and contribute to practice development, thought leadership, and delivery excellence across digital engineering engagements. Profile 7+ years of management consulting experience or 10+ years of industry experience within Aerospace & Defense, manufacturing, or engineering-focused organizations. Deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including business value realization and transformation strategy. Experience advising clients on Digital Engineering initiatives involving digital thread, digital twin, Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), MOM/MES, and ERP ecosystems. Proven ability to build strategic recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and executive business cases for complex engineering organizations. Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage engineering leaders, business executives, and technical teams. Job Offer Annual salary between $140,000 and $180,000, depending on experience. Paid time off ranging from 12 to 25 days, based on employee grade. Company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement benefits. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michael Page