PLM Solution Architect

Aras Corporation • Andover, MA

8d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Aras is seeking an experienced PLM Solution Architect to lead successful customer deployments of Aras Innovator solutions. The role has overall technical ownership of delivered software solutions and leads implementation teams through planning, elaboration, design, construction, and transition of solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. Success requires technical leadership, large-team management, strong organization, and the ability to negotiate with key customer stakeholders. The position involves customer-facing work and travel of 50%, primarily regional, with frequent one- to two-day trips. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of PLM deployment experience.
• Proven track record leading large, enterprise PLM software deployments in a Consultant or Architect role.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira or VS Team Services.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with customers and internal team members.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of large-scale enterprise application deployment methodologies and experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Ability to write clear requirements, statements of work, specification documents, and use cases.
• Technical proficiency with data modeling, SQL Server, and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience installing and configuring SQL Server and using SQL scripting (Transact-SQL), triggers, stored procedures, and functions.
• Proficiency with web programming languages such as C# (.NET), JavaScript, HTML, XML, and XSL.
• Experience with data migration techniques from legacy systems.
• Strong project management skills and accountability for end-to-end delivery.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including effective communication in difficult customer situations.
• Strong rapport- and relationship-building skills with internal colleagues and external customers.
• Ability to travel 50%, primarily regionally, with frequent one- to two-day trips.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, consumer products, high-tech electronics, aerospace, or shipbuilding.
• Industry knowledge of engineering change processes, phase-gate project management, quality systems processes, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, manufacturing process planning, or CMII change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical implementation team through all aspects of solution deployment.
• Facilitate workshops, develop solutions, and build stakeholder consensus to support timely delivery of technology aligned with business value.
• Develop conceptual solution architectures using standard and custom applications to create end-to-end customer solutions.
• Lead or support development of requirements specifications, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Analyze solutions, develop customer-facing proposals, and contribute to proposals and statements of work.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions using the Aras Innovator suite of tools.
• Lead or participate in Proof of Concept engagements with key prospects.
• Provide input to the Professional Services team on methodology and tools.
• Coach and mentor other team members as needed.
• Assign project tasks and review team work products for accuracy and consistency.
• Supervise and manage project teams and technical teams, including onsite or offshore teams, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Dedicated Global Wellness Day.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with high premium contributions and deductible reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior