Senior Data & Process Developer (PLM)

Is an experienced Product Lifecycle Management Consultant or Key user position within the Global Data Team, based at the company's Headquarter in Salzburg. The post holder is responsible for developing new processes, data flows and features, translating business and process requirements into end-to-end target pictures and functional concepts for technical implementation. The role is highly visible and strategic, involving independent project management, cross-functional stakeholder alignment and digital transformation of the “idea to BOM” process and data structure.

• Drive digital transformation by developing new processes, data flows and features, translating business and process requirements into end-to-end target pictures and functional concepts for technical implementation, and optimising the “idea to BOM” process and data structure.
• Collect, derive and challenge business requirements, aligning them with cross-functional stakeholders, highlighting cross-functional dependencies and providing an objective, holistic perspective that avoids isolated solutions and secures end-to-end integration of anticipated changes.
• Shape and increase process and system maturity levels by applying conceptual strength and product lifecycle know-how.
• Translate pain points into requirements, including structured and detailed Business Scope Statement (BSS) documentation, and hand over functional and non-functional demands to IT.
• Manage and drive projects or programmes independently, defining and scheduling work packages and setting realistic timelines in alignment with the IT team while considering resources and overall constraints.
• Track and document progress and milestones in the project management tool, monitor risks, dependencies and possible business consulting efforts, and ensure reporting and escalation to senior management in alignment with portfolio management.
• Prepare and host project meetings and workshops to work efficiently on end-to-end requirements and the development of new system solution designs, and contribute to steering meetings with senior management on open decisions, questions and solution proposals.
• Keep required stakeholders informed about insights and status of assigned projects, maintain an overview of required and available resources, and highlight potential bottlenecks.
• Drive prototyping, validation and testing of newly implemented solutions to ensure seamless functional integration and high-quality outcomes across technical developments, documenting and tracking testing progress to support continuous refinement and optimisation.
• Lead the transition of new processes to the Data Quality team, including preparation of training materials and process documentation and facilitation of training sessions to ensure effective adoption.

• 7+ years of professional experience in a PLM role or as a Key user or consultant in corresponding applications.
• Depth knowledge of product lifecycle management solutions and proven expertise in developing and implementing process improvements in the field of PLM.
• Highly experienced in gathering, challenging and translating pain points into business requirements and system integration concepts.
• Verifiable experience in managing projects and programmes in the field of digital transformation.
• Conceptual strength, holistic view, abstract and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Ability to break down, simplify and visualise complexity.
• System affinity.
• Strong analytical skills, solution- and process-oriented mindset, structured working style, assertiveness, communicative and collaborative approach, team player, able to work under pressure and self-dependently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced level of AI Microsoft Office Suite and handling of project management tools.
• End-to-end operations know-how.

• Experience with ARAS/SAP applications (beneficial).
• FMCG environment experience (preferred).

• Based in the company's Headquarter in Salzburg as part of the Global Data Team.