Windchill PLM Solution Architect

$160,000 - $165,000/Yr

Vaco - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Walnut Creek, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The PTC Windchill PLM Solutions Architect will play a key role in shaping and sustaining the strategic Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment to meet evolving business needs. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to guide solution design, streamline processes, and ensure compliance, focusing on the architecture and operational efficiency of a PLM platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the technical architecture of the organization's PLM solutions, emphasizing PTC Windchill platform management, ERP integration, and other PLM-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect business requirements, analyze them, and develop high-level, effective solutions that meet business goals.
• Conduct solution assessments to evaluate PLM architecture and identify potential improvements that support strategic business objectives.
• Document and define specifications for both functional and technical components, acting as the primary liaison between business units and IT.
• Guide digital transformation efforts, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to create a seamless digital thread across operations.
• Manage PLM-related project updates, including regular reporting to senior management, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead user acceptance testing and provide ongoing technical support to ensure successful PLM implementation and adoption across teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years' experience as a solution architect with expertise in PTC Windchill or comparable PLM platforms.
• Strong understanding of PLM integrations, including experience with ERP (SAP), document and CAD management, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in regulated industries, such as healthcare, aerospace, or defense, with knowledge of ISO and FDA (or comparable) requirements.
• Proven project management abilities, strong analytical skills, and effective communication skills across departments.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in cross-functional PLM integration frameworks and collaborative digital thread solutions.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Strong documentation, organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to foster interdepartmental partnerships.

Benefits

• Base Salary of $160,000 - $165,000 with the possibility of flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
• 15% bonus opportunity.