Enterprise Solution Architect – Windchill

Windchill Solution Architect (15+ Years Experience)
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
Define and own the target-state PLM architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals
Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks for PLM
Develop and manage a multi-year PLM roadmap and deployment strategy
Aligning with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance teams
2. End-to-End Technical Leadership
Act as the technical authority for the entire PLM program across:
Windchill implementation
CAD integrations
ERP integrations
Legacy data migration
Lead architecture across multiple workstreams, vendors, and system integrators
Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and constraints
3. Solution Design & Integration
Architect robust integration solutions between Windchill and:
CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)
ERP system
Enterprise platforms (ThingWorx, Navigate)
Define API strategy, middleware architecture, and integration patterns (REST, OData, event-driven)
Ensure alignment with enterprise integration frameworks (ESB/iPaaS/microservices)
4. Data Migration & Governance
Define and lead the enterprise data migration strategy, including:
Legacy system assessment and rationalization
Data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization
Migration tooling (WBM, ETL tools)
Establish data governance models, master data standards, and quality KPIs
Ensure data integrity, traceability, and compliance across systems
5. Delivery, DevOps & Environment Strategy
Define environment strategy (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) and deployment models
Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Windchill deployments
8. Program Execution & Support
Oversee UAT, cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare support
Ensure delivery meets timeline, budget, and quality objectives
Drive continuous optimization and adoption post go-live
Required Qualifications-
Experience
15+ years of experience in PLM solutions
10+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill architecture and implementation
Proven track record of leading at least 2 large-scale, greenfield PLM transformation programs
Has prior experience defining end to end data migration strategy and leading data migration workstream
Had prior experience in defining CAD & ERP integration strategy with Windchill PLM and leading CAD/ERP integration workstream
Technical Expertise:
Deep expertise in Windchill modules:
PDMLink, MPMLink, Change & Configuration Management, BOM Management
eBOM / mBOM Management, BOM synchronization
Supplier Management
Document Management
CAD data management and visualization
Strong experience with:
Integration technologies (REST APIs, OData, Info*Engine)
Middleware platforms for integrations
Java/J2EE architecture
Oracle / SQL Server databases
LDAP/Active Directory
Apache/Tomcat
Experience in Windchill clustering, performance tuning, and scalability design
Oversee data modeling, metadata framework design, and security/ACL architecture.
Partner with infrastructure teams for sizing, scaling, and performance optimization.
Technical Expertise:
Engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in PLM with a minimum of 10+ years in PTC Windchill.
Successfully led at least one (preferably multiple) large-scale greenfield Windchill implementations.
Strong domain familiarity in engineering, manufacturing, and product development.
Own Windchill solutioning and guide team including:
PDMLink, PartLink, MPMLink, and Supplier Management
Change management, configuration management, BOM management
CAD data management and visualization
Architect integrations between Windchill and:
CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)
ERP/MES Systems (SAP, etc.)
ThingWorx, Navigate, and IoT/digital thread environments
WBM (Windchill Bulk Migrator)
Define APIs, middleware flows, and integration patterns.

Work arrangement
Yes