PLM Systems Administrator

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Working across the Technical Design and Operational functions, this role works towards ensuring that McLaren Racing is at the forefront of the design and engineering processes.

Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the maximum amount of time is dedicated to design development ensuring our designers spend more time innovating and less time wrestling with systems.

Role Dimensions:

Woking based. Occasional travel required. Standard working hours but flexibility to work additional hours as and when required.

Principal Accountabilities:

Day to day support and development of the McLaren Racing PLM Solution, 3DExperience, including:

• Contribute and support the Digital Transformation strategy.
• Assist in the planning of the PLM Administration teams tasks.
• Report on project deliverables, work packages and statements of work.
• Develop, configure and enhance our 3DExperience platform
• Play a key role in test plans of the PLM system based on business requirements and industry best-practices.
• Capture requirements and turn them into smart, scalable solutions.
• Proactively engage in system improvements, converting requirements into solutions.
• Identify and propose additional system value.
• Assisting data migration activities, and system interfaces.
• System monitoring and reporting, preventative actions for system stability.
• Develop, configure and enhance our 3DEXPERIENCE PLM solution
• Lead project deliverables and system upgrades
• Capture requirements and turn them into smart, scalable solutions
• Drive integrations, data migrations and system stability
• Monitor system performance and proactively improve reliability
• Support our digital transformation across Racing IT

Essential

• Demonstrate a high level understanding of installing Dassault Systemes 3DExperience platform in both monolithic and multi-server environments.
• Strong experience in developing, deploying and supporting PLM solutions. 
• Strong understanding of PLM software best-practices and methodologies.
• Proven experience providing effective operational support for PLM.
• Strong understanding of 3DExperience Data Model Configuration (DMC).
• Good knowledge of Business Logic and Business Intelligence.
• Experienced in JPO, MQL and other relevant languages.  
• Experienced in Enovia Change Management and interface customisations.
• Manage deployments across various environments in a controlled manner.
• Proven track record in project execution and delivering system improvements.
• Effective communicator demonstrating interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferable

• Understanding of infrastructure and compute requirements in multi-server environments.
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive, and agile approach to complex tasks management.
• Technically minded and confident conducting technical dialogue with colleagues and technology partners.
• Have led a team in a technical, software based environment.
• Leadership experience.

Personal Attributes: 

• A team player who establishes and maintains effective working relationships with people at all levels. 
• Good communicator, able to listen, express and articulate information effectively, in a professional manner always.
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and change priorities based on revised business requirements.
• Able to demonstrate sound time and priority management, taking corrective action and building in contingencies as necessary. 
• Pro-actively develops relationships by making efforts to listen to and to understand both clients and their customers. 
• Ensures quality standards and productivity goals are met. 
• Able to scope a project, identify research requirements and the critical success factors by which the outcome will be measured.
• Delivers results within pre-determined timescales.
• Understands and recognises the need for change to continually drive business performance.
• Creates and encourages new and imaginative approaches to work where this does not incur risk or adverse effect on budgetary constraint. 
• Identifies fresh approaches and is pro-active in making attempts to improve processes and functions which align with company objectives and decisions. 
• Treats partners fairly and gives high priority to interaction and quality of service.
• Ability to liaise with IT specialists – Able to ensure McLaren Racing requirements are understood for each project.
• Keeping abreast of new solutions and improvements.
• Takes the initiative and accepts responsibility for managing his/her own professional, skill and personal development. 

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.
Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.