PLM Product Manager
SKF Sverige Aktiebolag · Hofors · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-10-30
SKF Sverige Aktiebolag is seeking a **PLM Product Manager** to define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and business value realization for its Product Lifecycle Management platform. Joining the international Digital Engineering & Innovation team, the role acts as a bridge across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and IT to manage product data and processes across the entire lifecycle. Responsibilities include translating business needs into features and user stories, aligning investments with digital transformation goals, collaborating with development teams and architects, facilitating stakeholder workshops, and driving user adoption. The position is offered on a **local contract**, preferably located in Gothenburg, and reports to the Manager of Product Development Solutions based in Bangalore. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, manufacturing engineering, or a related field. The role requires several years of experience in product lifecycle management, engineering systems, product data management, or digital engineering, alongside a few years in a strategic capacity such as product manager, product owner, or business architect. Applicants must demonstrate experience leading enterprise-scale PLM transformations and working with **major PLM platforms** (Windchill, Teamcenter, or SAP), ERP integrations (SAP preferred), and manufacturing engineering or MES integrations. Knowledge of CAD integrations (Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), an understanding of cloud-based architectures, and certifications in SAFe PM/PO, agile product management, or PLM-related domains are also required.
Digital Engineering & Innovation team is an international team based in multiple countries across the globe. We serve our customers through secure solutions such as Engineering Tools, Product Lifecycle Management, Configurators & Design Automation Solutions and directly through simulation, selection tools, technical projects and AI product assist (search bar on skf.com). Together with other teams at SKF, we build the digital landscape and drive solutions that will help transform our full value chain and add value to our customers.
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PLM Product Manager
In this role you are responsible for defining and executing the strategy, roadmap, and business value realization of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform. You act as the bridge between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and IT, ensuring that product data and processes are managed effectively throughout the entire product lifecycle.
The PLM Product Manager guide the evolution of PLM capabilities, enabling digital continuity, improved engineering efficiency, product data quality, and seamless integration with enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, CAD, Requirements Management, and Design Automation solutions. In this role, you will ensure that investments in PLM deliver measurable business outcomes and support the company's digital transformation strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the PLM product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap.
- Align PLM investments with business objectives, business priorities, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through enhanced PLM capabilities.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in PLM, Digital Thread, Digital Twin, AI, and Model-Based Engineering.
- Translate business requirements into product features, epics, and user stories.
- Balance strategic initiatives, technical debt, and enhancement requests.
- Work with development teams, architects, and vendors to deliver roadmap and ensure understanding of business priorities and expected outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops to capture business requirements and define future-state processes; develop communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Build alignment among stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across multiple business functions.
- Present roadmap progress, risks, and business benefits to leadership teams.
- Drive user adoption and organizational readiness.measure it and continuously improve user experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- A few years of experience in a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Architect, or similar strategic role
- Several years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Systems, Product Data Management, or Digital Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale PLM transformation initiatives.
- Experience with one or more PLM platforms (Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP) and with ERP integration (SAP preferred).
- Experience with Manufacturing Engineering and MES integrations.
- Knowledge of CAD integrations (Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks).
- Understanding of cloud-based architectures and enterprise integrations.
- Certifications in SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner, Agile Product Management, or PLM-related domains.
SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF
You will enjoy working here if you (are/have) experience working with global and cross-functional stakeholders.
Some additional information
This position will be preferably located based in Gothenburg (Sweden). Local contract.
You will report to the Manager, Product Development Solutions, who is located in Bangalore (India).
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team: Simona Collino, at simona.collino@skf.com - Lidia Zawistowska, at lidia.zawistowska@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email due to GDPR.
At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.
Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application no later than October, 30 2026.
Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.