PLM Excellence Lead: Elekta

Manor Royal Business District; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation and AI-driven process excellence?

At Elekta, we’re looking for a PLM Excellence Lead to play a pivotal role in driving strategic and operational goals within our PLM Transformation & Excellence team. In this high-impact role, you will support the VP and Head of Digital Transformation, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive AI/GenAI innovation to enhance process excellence across the organization.

If you thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment and are passionate about business transformation and cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do at Elekta

Strategic Planning and Execution

1. Facilitate the process in PLM to define strategic and operational goals, programs, and establish a review cadence based on OKR methodology.
2. Drive the execution rhythm of the team – PI Planning and Reviews, Quarterly Senior Management Reviews and Weekly Huddles aimed towards achieving the OKRs.
3. Collaborate with the Director/Chief of Staff of the Business Line to ensure timely delivery of actions relating to Business Line operations and initiatives.
4. Develop and oversee comprehensive budget plans, ensuring accurate allocation of resources, monitoring expenditures, and implementing cost-saving strategies to optimize financial performance.

Leadership Support

1. Support the VP in driving the business agenda and leadership meetings (e.g., preparations for Board and Executive Committee meetings).
2. Act as a strategic advisor to the VP.

Communication Strategy

1. Develop a communication strategy and framework to drive common impactful messaging to employees and stakeholders.
2. Create internal and external presentations leveraging data to tell a compelling story.
3. Run internal communications programs, including town halls and employee communications.

Human Capital Strategy

1. Analyse employee engagement survey for the team and translate scores and outcomes into meaningful actions and drive those actions.

Generative AI (GenAI) Responsibilities

1. Provide support to identify and implement internal GenAI solutions to augment process excellence initiatives.
2. Enable data driven decision making by supporting the integration of AI-enabled outputs with Power BI and other reporting tools.
3. Promote company-wide adoption of GenAI to foster innovation and streamline communication strategies.
4. Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into value-add AI and/or RPA solutions.
5. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate AI solutions into business processes.
6. Maintain currency with the latest advances in AI and machine learning technologies.

The right stuff

1. Strong conceptual abilities with a focus on execution and result-driven capabilities.
2. Capable of creative, independent thinking; will go beyond the obvious to find solutions.
3. Ability to influence others through natural authority and ability.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Strong, collaborative individual with experience working with executive-level leadership.
6. Proven ability to handle multiple demands and work under pressure.
7. Ability to think strategically and align initiatives with organizational goals.
8. Willingness to learn and adapt to new AI technologies.
9. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to develop and execute communication strategies effectively.
11. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

What you bring

1. A science/technology-related bachelor's degree or management degree.
2. 5+ years’ experience in corporate or 2+ years’ experience in business consulting.
3. Experience working for a medical device or product-based company preferred.
4. Familiarity with basic software programming (e.g., Python) and AI/machine learning algorithms/LLMs preferred.
5. Experience with agile ways of working.
6. Experience managing and driving high-impact transformational projects in cross-functional teams.
7. Proven track record of acting with executive-level leadership.
8. Experience collaborating with senior executives across a large organization.
9. Proven ability to help drive implementation of critical strategic initiatives that require deep partnership with functional and business unit leadership.
10. Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
11. Expertise in managing and driving high-impact projects in cross-functional teams.
12. Proven experience in planning and executing large projects.
13. Expertise in managing complex projects and driving them to successful completion.
14. Strong analytical skills to support decision-making and provide actionable insights.

What you’ll get:

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

1. Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week).
2. Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays).
3. Holiday Purchase Scheme.
4. Private Medical Insurance.
5. Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Life Assurance.
8. Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining.
9. Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme).

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Sarah Elmasry, at [e-mail]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.