Solutions Architect

Vaco • united states, united states, us • 1m ago

Job Title: PLM Solutions Architect
Schedule: FULLY REMOTE with partial travel
Duration: Full-time Opportunity
Job Description: A lead technical role responsible for the overall architecture of PTC Windchill applications. This position provides high-level expertise while partnering with business and engineering teams to analyze requirements, propose technical solution designs, and drive implementation efforts. The role encompasses enhancements, bug fixes, and other modifications to the PLM platform to ensure that strategic system needs and requirements are met in a standardized, efficient, and effective manner, all while maintaining necessary quality and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:

Sound understanding of latest Windchill architecture, features, and application interface framework including CAD and BOM interfaces
Experience working with PTC Windchill Cloud Environment
Understanding of PTC PLM product future roadmap
Understanding of PLM integrations to various enterprise business platforms such as MES, LMS, QMS, ERP (SAP S/4 HANA) content management platforms (SharePoint) using ESI integration, ERP connectors, TIBCO, LDAP (AD), SOA, Web Services, JMS, JPA, etc.
Understanding of organizational goals, objectives, and business processes
Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to find and propose creative solutions to technical challenges by utilizing available toolsets
Relevant medical device industry experience a plus
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to manage projects from inception through completion with minimal supervision
A patient and professional demeanor, along with a desire to learn all aspects of the business

Must Haves:

Proven background across all phases of PLM implementation, enhancements, and change/release management
A minimum of five (5) years of end-to-end experience working in a PTC Windchill environment in a Solution Architect role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Business, or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
General knowledge of ISO, FDA, and other auditable software and data management compliance requirements

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the end-to-end technical solution architecture for company's global implementation of Windchill PLM including CAD management, BOM management, Document Management, SAP Integrations with Windchill ESI, digital transformation initiatives including ThingWorx Navigate/user interface.
Take ownership of the enterprise PLM solution including all functional and technical aspects
Conduct technical meetings and workshops to gather, define, and analyze business problems and core business requirements
Review and analyze PLM architecture and identify/propose solutions that meet design requirements and business objectives
Transform and map business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications documentation
Work with business stakeholders and develop partnerships across internal departments as well as external consultants and support resources in delivering overall solutions
Anticipate and mitigate issues and achieve required outcomes within required timeframes
Develop training documentation content, perform adequate knowledge transfer, and deliver training to end-user groups
Perform various project management tasks including reporting on project status to IT and business management and executives
Provide guidance and support for software user acceptance testing and software validation efforts through the creation of test protocols, reports, and other documentation to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements
Work within established change and release management procedures to ensure proposed changes to PLM platform are analyzed and evaluated for business impact, tested, promoted, and implemented
Enforce and maintain application security in accordance with company policies and procedures
Support and assist PLM IT Specialists with ongoing technical support tasks
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned