Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.
Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a IT PLM Lead to join our dynamic IT team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.
We are looking for an experienced IT PLM Lead to join our IT team at Hethel and take responsibility for the strategic direction, ongoing support and lifecycle management of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
This is a key role supporting business-critical IT products used across Lotus Engineering, Manufacturing and wider product programmes. You will ensure our PLM solutions remain relevant, reliable and capable of supporting the continued growth and development of the business.
You will manage the full application lifecycle, from the successful transition of projects into production through to capacity, release, change and service management. As a subject matter expert, you will work closely with teams across the business to ensure our PLM environment delivers an effective, integrated and high-quality service.
You'll build strong relationships across Lotus and work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including:
You'll play an important role in introducing new technologies, supporting business change and ensuring effective testing, deployment and ongoing ownership of our PLM solutions.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business. You'll be:
The role is based at Hethel, Norfolk and will require the ability to travel to other Lotus sites and supplier locations when required.
Flexible working options may be available depending on business requirements.
Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/

Lotus is a global performance brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage. Since the formation of Lotus in 1948, it has been pioneering true automotive innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. Lotus Group is made up of a high-performance sports car business, Lotus Cars, and an all-electric luxury mobility provider, Lotus Technology. Together, we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence.