Solutions Architect
About The Position
The Solutions Architect leads the design and delivery of enterprise PLM solutions, partnering with customers to understand business needs and translate them into scalable system architectures. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through implementation and delivery, combining technical leadership with customer engagement. The architect guides project execution, supports pre-sales activities, and advises customers to ensure solutions meet technical requirements and business outcomes. This is a remote-first role that requires a professional home workspace. Some travel is required, including occasional international travel for customer engagements and collaboration. The position works collaboratively with distributed teams and client environments and must be performed from an approved work location in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at hire and on an ongoing basis without a current or future need for employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience.
- 12 or more years of experience in MCAD and PLM, including architecture, solutioning, and delivery.
- Deep expertise in PLM concepts such as product structure, workflows, change management, and release processes.
- Strong experience with Windchill and enterprise system integrations such as SAP and Oracle.
- Proven experience leading PLM implementations, migrations, and upgrade projects.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
- Ability to analyze complex requirements and design effective solutions.
- Strategic thinking focused on aligning technology with business objectives.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working across cross-functional teams.
- Must reside in and perform all work from an approved location within the United States.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and on an ongoing basis without current or future need for employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the PTC product suite.
- Experience with both cloud and on-premise environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead solution architecture for PLM projects and guide teams of architects and implementation consultants.
- Collaborate with customers to capture requirements and define solution approaches.
- Execute blueprinting, process capture, and large-scale data migration or upgrade initiatives.
- Develop functional and technical design documentation, including gap analysis and solution design.
- Translate business requirements into scalable PLM solutions aligned to customer processes.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing updates and guidance.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues during project execution.
- Ensure delivered systems meet quality standards and business requirements.
- Support pre-sales efforts, including feasibility assessments and effort estimation.
- Research and evaluate PLM technologies to recommend implementation strategies.
- Capture and share reusable knowledge and best practices across projects.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Additional benefits designed to support employee well-being.
- May be eligible for incentive-based bonuses or commissions, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
