Helen Gilbert
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Strategic and delivery-focused PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) professional with over 19 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale Teamcenter implementations, business process transformation, and end-to-end project delivery in Engineering-centric domains such as Oil & Gas, Automotive, and Life Sciences. Demonstrated success in leading global teams (100+ members), owning client relationships, driving high-impact digital engineering transformations, and delivering value through technology, process, and people. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving stakeholder alignment, and delivering measurable business outcomes through optimized PLM solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2023 - Current
- Client: Olympus Corporation
- Led a multi-year PLM transformation from Agile PLM and legacy tools to Siemens Teamcenter.
- Delivered the full validation lifecycle: Validation Plan, FRA, Test Strategy, OQ, UAT.
- UAT subway maps to support structured end-user testing and traceability.
- Drove early adoption and gap resolution through CRPs and collaborative design reviews.
- Owned people & delivery management, including hiring, planning, and stakeholder reporting.
- Enabled 60% growth in account portfolio through strategic delivery and innovation.
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Client: Convatec
- Directed the migration of 100K+ unstructured CAD assets into Teamcenter.
- Ensured migration quality, governance, and post-go-live stabilization.
- Client: Convatec
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Client: Ford
- Managed multiple Teamcenter projects supporting Ford’s Connected Car and Autonomous Vehicle initiatives.
- Oversaw a $10M portfolio of 100+ professionals; led planning, staffing, and quality assurance.
- Drove innovation through an AI/ML lab for feature prototyping and test case automation.
- Strengthened DevOps by enhancing CI/CD pipelines and improving code quality.
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
TCS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Client: GE Oil & Gas
- Oversaw PLM implementation, upgrade, and support projects across five sub-units globally, a P&L of $16M.
- Delivered high-visibility projects such as TC 8.3 & TC 11.2 upgrades, Change Management Frameworks, and SOA-based integrations.
- Championed functional mentoring, team performance reviews, and continuous process improvements.
Program Manager – PLM Teamcenter
TCS
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Client: GE Oil & Gas
- BOM-MRP Implementation & Upgrade Projects (GE Oil & Gas, Italy & France)
- Led Teamcenter 8.3 upgrade, legacy system integrations, and stakeholder workshops across Europe.
- Executed requirements mapping, solution design, and technical validation.
- Enhanced data integrity and streamlined interfaces between TCE and Oracle.
- Delivered L2/L3 support; developed onboarding and knowledge base assets.
- Managed 13 cross-domain Unigraphics projects, risk planning, and delivery alignment.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
IIT Madras
Chennai01.2005
Skills
- Portfolio Expansion
- PLM Strategy & Execution
- Program & Delivery Leadership
- Bid Management
- Executive Reporting
- Customer Success
Key Skills And Expertise
- PLM Strategy & Execution – Implementation Planning, Business Process Transformation, Data Migration
- Program & Delivery Leadership – Scope, Budget, SOWs, Risk Management, Executive Reporting
- Cross-functional Team Management – Global Teams, Recruitment, Coaching, D&I Champion
- Customer Success – Relationship Building, Issue Resolution, Portfolio Expansion
Timeline
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2023 - Current
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2023 - Current
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
Cognizant
01.2017 - 01.2023
Delivery Manager – PLM Teamcenter
TCS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Manager – PLM Teamcenter
TCS
01.2005 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Physics
IIT Madras
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