Vignesh Ganeshraj
PLM/PDM Expert | IT Ops Manager | Technical Architect – Engineering Systems
Colomiers
Summary
Strategic IT Leader with 18 years of experience in delivering enterprise engineering and PLM/PDM systems, with a strong track record in leading global deployments and managing complex industrial solution rollouts. Experienced in integrating enterprise systems with ERP, MES, and CAD platforms, ensuring consistent data flow across the product lifecycle. Brings solid product domain knowledge in manufacturing and quality management, with a focus on solution scalability, operational stability, and user adoption. Skilled in project leadership, day-to-day operations of deployed solutions, and training end users and local IT teams. Confident working across remote, multicultural teams to tailor digital solutions to plant-specific contexts and align them with business and operational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Product Manager | Global Operations Manager - Engineering Tools
Cytiva Europe GmbH
06.2022 - Current
- Lead Engineering Tools Strategy & Roadmap: Define and lead the strategic roadmap for enterprise engineering tools (PLM/PDM, CAD, and simulation software) to align with global business and manufacturing objectives. Guide future system expansions, integration with ERP systems, and continual technological advancements to ensure robust support for global operations.
- Global IT Operations Management: Oversee the management and operations of PLM/PDM and CAD tools including 3DExperience, Windchill, Autodesk Vault, SolidWorks, CATIA, and CREO, supporting 10,000+ users globally. Ensure system uptime, performance, and compliance with IT security and data privacy standards.
- Enterprise System Deployment & Integration: Direct the implementation and integration of enterprise engineering systems with downstream production and scheduling systems, enabling seamless data flow and real-time collaboration across departments.
- Solution Deployment & Rollout Project Leadership: Lead and manage the global deployment of engineering tools, ensuring efficient rollouts that align with plant-specific needs. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, IT, and manufacturing teams to ensure technical solutions meet quality and operational standards.
- Solution Adaptation & Continuous Improvement: Work closely with architects and local IT teams to adapt and fine-tune solutions for specific plant requirements. Drive continuous improvement of engineering tools by gathering feedback and implementing necessary upgrades.
- Training & Support Enablement: Develop and deliver training programs for IT teams and end users, ensuring first-level maintenance capabilities are in place. Foster knowledge transfer to support self-sufficiency across global sites.
- Vendor Management & Budget Oversight: Manage relationships with key vendors, overseeing a $2M+ support contract. Perform cost-benefit analyses and ensure services are aligned with the evolving needs of the organization, maximizing ROI and operational efficiency.
- M&A Integration & IT Coordination: Lead the integration of PLM and CAD systems during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring the seamless migration of engineering data, infrastructure compatibility, and full integration into existing systems.
Senior Applications Consultant
Capgemini
08.2018 - 06.2022
- PLM Architecture & Deployment: Led technical architecture and deployment of PLM/PDM solutions for Airbus Defence and Space, notably for the Eurodrone program. Ensured robust integration with engineering, supplier collaboration, and quality systems.
- Secure Rollouts in Defense Zones: Defined and executed PLM rollout strategies in high-security, internet-isolated OCCAR zones. Delivered solutions under strict export control requirements and restricted environments.
- Compliance Implementation: Integrated ITAR, EAR, and OCCAR compliance protocols into system design. Oversaw legal and security alignment of data flows, system access, and integration architecture.
- Architecture Roadmap & Agile Coordination: Developed architectural roadmaps in sync with Agile Product Increment planning. Collaborated with Release Train Engineers and System Architects to manage solution evolution and delivery milestones.
- Release Management: Managed release planning and execution for Airbus OnePLM platform. Coordinated updates, validations, and deployments across multi-site, cross-functional IT and business teams.
- Capability Integration: Delivered technical solutions such as Supplier License Exchange, PDF Archiving, and downstream analytics (Exalead - Weight & Balance, Change Intelligence). Ensured their integration into the existing PLM landscape.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with DevOps, Product Managers, and Engineering teams to ensure deployment readiness, system stability, and stakeholder alignment across product lifecycles.
- Continuous Improvement: Identified architectural improvements and optimized rollout methods to enhance performance and reduce deployment complexity in regulated, global defense environments.
- Clients Served: Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Defense and Space
Project Manager
Tech Mahindra
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Solution Delivery & Stakeholder Management: Managed the rollout of engineering IT solutions across manufacturing environments. Acted as the primary IT point of contact for stakeholders throughout the delivery and release lifecycle.
- Release Planning & Strategy: Defined the scope and deployment strategy for each release, aligning technical deliverables with operational needs and business goals across global plant sites.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Coordinated System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring deployed solutions complied with traceability standards and supported industrial process integrity.
- Cutover & Post-Go-Live Operations: Led cutover planning and execution, managing post-release support and ensuring seamless transition to production with minimal disruption to plant operations.
- Design & Documentation: Delivered high-level design documents and technical specifications, ensuring clear communication between development teams and business stakeholders for successful implementation.
- Continuous Improvement: Gathered operational feedback to propose enhancements aimed at improving system performance, downstream system integration, and product data visibility.
- Clients Served: Valeo
Technical Lead
Infocore
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Clients Served: Autoliv, Germany
Senior Enovia PLM Consultant
Net Business Solutions Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Clients Served: Sony Mobile Communication
System Analyst
S.Oliver
01.2012 - 06.2012
System Analyst
GE
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Clients Served: GE Energy, MRAS
Senior Engineer
Honeywell Technology Solutions
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Clients Served: Honeywell Transportation, Honeywell Automation & Control
Education
MBA - Software Enterprises Management
04.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
05.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Engineering Tools Roadmapping (PDM/CAD/CAE)
Certification
3DExperience Architecture Fundamentals
Honours And Awards
- Received Team Excellence award for the team led for delivering Valeo Releases: Tech Mahindra
- Bravo award for delivering Release with zero defects: GE.
- Spot award for developing reusable components: Honeywell.
- Customer Partner award for building good customer rapport: Honeywell.
- Spot award for resolving production issue in a short span of time: Honeywell.
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/02/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Driving License: India Driving License, Permis de Conduire, France
Resident
France, EU Blue Card holder
Timeline
Technical Product Manager | Global Operations Manager - Engineering Tools - Cytiva Europe GmbH
06.2022 - Current
Senior Applications Consultant - Capgemini
08.2018 - 06.2022
Project Manager - Tech Mahindra
06.2015 - 07.2018
Technical Lead - Infocore
06.2015 - 09.2015
Senior Enovia PLM Consultant - Net Business Solutions Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2015
System Analyst - S.Oliver
01.2012 - 06.2012
System Analyst - GE
06.2010 - 12.2011
Anna University - MBA, Software Enterprises Management
04.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Engineer - Honeywell Technology Solutions
07.2006 - 06.2010
Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
05.2002 - 05.2006
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