Principal PLM Architect

Engage with client business stakeholders' various functional domains to elicit, analyze, and translate business use cases into comprehensive PLM solution designs Represent the design and implementation team in project governance activities; providing recommendations and risk assessment information in support of decision making This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex technical architectures into clear business value, effectively engaging with stakeholders across engineering and executive levels to align PLM solutions with enterprise goals. Lead the design, implementation, and validation of PLM solutions in Windchill environments. Conduct technical assessments to determine feasibility and provide direction for estimating and planning. Collaborate with client IT/IS teams to ensure compliance with deployment standards and cloud infrastructure requirements. Facilitate client workshops, document business process issues, and develop actionable solution roadmaps. Support data migration, configuration, and integration efforts using Windchill frameworks and technologies (e.g., Java, JSP, XML, Ant). Mentor and guide project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Contribute to enablement materials, best practices, and methodology development for partner ecosystems. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field. Proven ability to architect enterprise PLM solutions, including process-centric deployments and application design. Cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and enterprise application frameworks. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and executive levels. Experience in software development and deployment using languages like: Java, JSP, XML, and Ant. Ability to visualize complex systems, guide diverse teams, and balance analytical and creative problem-solving. Comfortable with ambiguity and change, and capable of acting decisively in dynamic environments.  Experience leading multi-solution PLM programs across industries. Understanding of Windchill+ SaaS architecture, Demonstrated success in value management, solution adoption, and client transformation initiatives. Contributions to training, enablement, and community engagement within PLM consulting environments. Experience in Automotive, MedTech, Government.