IT Multi Solution Architect ( PLM and PTC Windchill platform

The IT Multi-Solution Architect is responsible for defining technological direction of the organization while aligning it to the overall business strategy, with a primary focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the PTC Windchill platform. The focus is on technology advancement balanced with systems that are scalable, sustainable, and secure; adopt industry best practices; and align to organizational needs. This role will lead the architecture, roadmap, and governance of PLM capabilities, driving end-to-end digital thread integration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service.

Understands business objectives and translates them into strategy and execution of specific systems and processes for solutions. Proposes, develops concepts, designs, and advises on implementations of total systems, with specific accountability for PTC Windchill and related integrations.

• Provides technical guidance in developing solutions to complex business problems across multiple technologies.
• Recognized as a strong technical and financial modeling architect within the organization.
• Make decisions on operating procedures, analytical approaches and workflow.
• Works in a collaborative effort with others to conceptualize the implementation phases of multi-system solutions.
• Strong Expertise in technology system or platform (eCommerce, Digital Manufacturing, Security, ERP, Integration, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Cloud, Digital Engineering)
• Leads the design of a specific service area or technology in a broader service solution.
• Provides technical leadership for development and Systems Analysis teams.
• Defines best practices standards and ensures adherence to them.
• Hands on approach to designing and implementing technical solutions.
• Optimize the technical application to business processes and expand to drive segment/function adoption.
• Develops measurement criteria to evaluate programs and projects, reviews estimate on technical aspect of project.
• Develops the financial, scope and risk criteria on projects while building consensus with cross segment DT leaders

• Own the end-to-end architecture, roadmap, and technical governance for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions with PTC Windchill as the strategic platform.
• Lead solution design for key Windchill capabilities including Product Data Management (PDM), Engineering Change Management, Configuration Management, BOM/MBOM management, document management, and variant/option management.
• Architect and oversee integrations between Windchill and upstream/downstream systems (e.g., CAD tools, ERP, MES, manufacturing execution, supplier collaboration, and analytics platforms) to enable a connected digital thread.
• Define and implement Windchill data model, security model, and lifecycle/workflow configurations that align with Client’s Vocational engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership on Windchill upgrades, patches, performance tuning, high availability, and environment strategy (on-premise, cloud, or hybrid).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Windchill configurations and extensions.
• Establish and maintain PLM/Windchill development standards, code quality practices, and Dev Ops/CI/CD approaches for customizations and integrations.
• Guide and mentor internal and external teams (developers, analysts, partners) in Windchill best practices, extensibility (APIs, OData, web services), and PTC solution ecosystem usage (e.g., Windchill Navigate, Creo integration).
• Define and oversee data migration strategies, data quality rules, and cutover approaches for PLM implementations, consolidations, and legacy system decommissioning.
• Contribute to PLM/engineering process optimization and standardization, driving adoption and continuous improvement of Windchill across segments.

• Bachelors degree with ten (10) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience providing technical leadership/guidance and influencing without direct authority

• Seven (7) or more years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions in a discrete manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as a solution architect or lead technical role on PTC Windchill (e.g., PDMLink, Project Link, MPMLink, or equivalent modules).
• Deep understanding of Windchill concepts including life cycles, workflows, object types, WTParts, EPMDocuments, product structures, change objects, and access control/security.
• Proven experience integrating Windchill with CAD tools (e.g., PTC Creo and/or other major CAD systems) and at least one major ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience leading at least one full lifecycle Windchill implementation or major upgrade…