OEM Solution Architect
About The Position
Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking an expert and highly motivated Solution Architect to join the Defense OEM Customer Outcomes organization within its Professional Services team. The position serves as a leading technical resource, designing software solutions using the Xcelerator portfolio to help defense customers accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The Solution Architect collaborates with consultants, project managers, architects, customers, and other stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into process designs aligned with Siemens solutions and industry practices. The role manages customer expectations, drives adoption, and demonstrates the value of Siemens’ delivery framework throughout engagements. The position maintains the technical integrity of solutions and their alignment with customer requirements and value objectives. It leads process design, integration, and organizational change initiatives at customer sites and internally, working autonomously to determine solutions, methods, and procedures. The architect also participates in the Architecture Community of Practice to share knowledge and lessons learned. Travel is 25%. The role is hybrid by default and based in Livonia, Michigan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in software engineering or a related field; an advanced degree may substitute for demonstrated experience.
- Multiple years of experience designing Teamcenter or similar PLM customer solutions in complex environments.
- At least 3–5 years of technical experience as an architect, including technical leadership of large-scale software implementation projects.
- At least 7 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
- Proficiency with Agile principles and methodologies in project delivery environments.
- Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain sophisticated technical concepts to multi-level audiences and communicate project progress, status, and issues.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry and understanding of customer-specific challenges and requirements.
- Experience with Multi-CAD, Active Workspace, Teamcenter Quality, Easy Plan, SLM, or RapidAuthor.
- Experience implementing Closed Loop Manufacturing solutions integrating Teamcenter (PLM), Opcenter Execution Discrete (MOM), and ERP systems.
- Experience with the Siemens Advantedge Delivery Framework and associated methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Understand and translate how Siemens solutions integrate with customers’ business drivers, initiatives, and value-delivery objectives to achieve measurable impact.
- Analyze business requirements and develop architectural blueprints for integrated solutions across applications, systems, and platforms.
- Apply industry-standard methodologies and templates aligned with Siemens Digital Industries Software solutions.
- Lead the application of Solution Definition and Solution Enablement elements from the DI Deployment Framework on customer projects.
- Provide timely, accurate information to project leadership and collaborate on reporting project status, issues, risks, and value realization.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, technical peers, and stakeholders.
- Set and manage customer expectations, influence decision-makers, and recommend solutions that deliver business value.
- Collaborate with senior project leadership and account teams to support successful adoption of Digital Industries solutions.
- Lead customer validation activities, including prototyping and testing, to verify solution fit, rationalize architectural decisions, and articulate business value.
- Identify required organizational and process changes and assist customers with transformation and adoption initiatives.
- Participate in the Architecture Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing and lessons learned.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Annual incentive target of 10% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
