Director, Digital Engineering, Product Engineering & Development

Basic information Location Bristol, London, Manchester Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 07-Sep-2026 Req # 23082 Job description Connect to your Industry Enterprise Technology & Performance Want to work with business leaders, and alongside some of the most creative thinkers in industry? Can you develop and deliver innovative and core technology solutions that transform the digital enterprise and maximise ROI? From strategy articulation and process design to technology enablement, we work together to simplify the complex; creating tangible value for our clients. Our Product Engineering & Development (PE&D) Team Our PE&D Team sits at the cross-section between Engineering and Technology, transforming Engineering and Product Development practises via implementation of the latest innovations in Digital Engineering and PLM solutions. We support our clients’ whole transformation journey by: · Helping our clients define their own PLM-enabled vision, their strategy to achieve it and the initiatives required to execute upon it · Driving cutting-edge trends in Product Development and Engineering technology through increased data connectivity, adoption of AI and model-based enterprise aligning these to our clients’ business requirements and objectives · Partnering with clients and vendors to evaluate, select and implement solutions across the maturity scale, from exploratory proof of concepts to large scale integrations In our team you will have an opportunity to: · Gain cross-sector experience, applying our methodology and learnings to new challenges to define and build innovative Digital Engineering and PLM solutions · Access a comprehensive partner ecosystem of leading vendors in the PLM market with the opportunity to take training and gain certifications · Input to market-shaping, cutting-edge thought leadership around PLM concepts and opportunities · Attend industry and market events and conference to present our point of view, expand your network and learn more about the latest trends in PLM and Digital Engineering Our PE&D team works with the wider Deloitte Technology & Transformation business, across multiple disciplines. This provides lots of opportunity to serve clients and work across wide reaching projects to expand your knowledge and experience. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity As a Director in our PE&D team, you will be responsible for leading Digital Engineering and PLM projects and initiatives both for our clients and internally within our business and developing new and existing opportunities with our clients. Your role will include: · Building our business and your industry network through involvement in sales activity, bid responses and development of thought-leadership and eminence material/presentations · Taking a leadership role in the development of our internal team sharing your knowledge with others, coaching and mentoring our people and owning internal initiatives · Delivering our projects end-to-end across assessment, strategy, implementation and operations phases managing diverse technical and functional teams globally, setting direction alongside senior client stakeholders and bringing your engineering and technology expertise · Leading functional requirements definition and assessment workshops with senior stakeholders across our clients Engineering and IT functions to understand challenges, priorities and objectives · Developing optimised engineering processes through the product lifecycle alongside our clients aligned to Deloitte’s pre-configured business process methodology Connect to your skills and professional experience We are looking for someone with an Engineering or PLM background who is keen to sit at the cross-section between Engineering and Technology driving innovative ways to optimise the way products are developed and managed through their lifecycle alongside our clients. We need an individual with a natural propensity for problem solving, who enjoys collaboration across functions and can bring teams with diverse, complimentary skillsets/knowledge together to drive to optimised, cohesive solutions. Essentials: · At least 10 years in PLM and digital engineering environments, either in industry or professional services · Experience developing sales/bid material around PLM or Digital Engineering · Market leader with eminence in industrial products and/or consumer · Background either in engineering (educational or professional) or experience working with PLM (technical or functional) · Knowledge of Digital Engineering toolchain (e.g. requirements management, analysis toolsets, MBSE, ALM, SAM) · Experience managing diverse, global teams in a project-based setting · The ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies to evaluate the emerging and changing business needs of our clients and developments in the industry · Enjoys working within diverse and hybrid-located teams · Professional working proficiency in the English language Desirable: · Technical or functional understanding of a particular PLM or Digital Engineering technology · Experience of a PLM/Digital Engineering implementation or transformation programme/initiative · Experience of AI and sustainability in PLM · Eligibility for UK SC Clearance Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters. Enterprise, Technology and Performance Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagueWorking within Deloitte PE&D, my experience is defined by being empowered by an incredible global and local network of experts, mentors, and inspiring leaders. I'm constantly finding opportunities to forge my own path, developing both technical and business skills with dedicated support and guidance, collaborating with truly great, well-known clients, all while maintaining a good work-life balance – Nirmal, PE&D Our hybrid working policy The home office location for this opportunity can be London, Bristol, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester or Cardiff with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you’ll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers