PLM Solution Architect

Role

PLM Solution Architect

Location

Towson, MD (Onsite)

Duration

Full-Time (Permanente)

Job Description

looking for candidate with experience in 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA architecture in the current or past roles

The PLM Solution Architect is responsible for driving enterprise-wide Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutoning initiatives across business, technology, and operations. This role owns the PLM design roadmap, and execution, ensuring alignment with business strategy, digital transformation goals, and product innovation outcomes.
The role acts as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing, IT, supply chain, quality, and business leadership, driving adoption of modern PLM platforms, processes, and data models.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive sponsors and senior leadership
• Translate business needs into scalable PLM capabilities
• Lead cross-functional workshops covering requirements, design, and change readiness
• Manage stakeholders across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and IT

Technology & Architecture

• Lead selection, implementation, and rollout of PLM platforms such as:
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • PTC Windchill
  • Dassault ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
  • Oracle / SAP PLM
• Define PLM architecture covering:
  • CAD/CAE/CAM integrations
  • ERP, MES, ALM, and SCM integrations
  • Digital Thread / Digital Twin strategies
• Partner with enterprise and solution architects on system design

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead organizational change management for PLM transformation
• Drive user adoption, training strategies, and communication plans
• Establish PLM Centers of Excellence (CoE) and support models
• Measure adoption, PLM value realization, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

• Strong expertise in PLM platforms and ecosystems
• Deep understanding of engineering and product development processes
• Experience with large-scale digital / ERP / PLM transformations
• Strong program and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Product lifecycle processes: Requirements → Design → Manufacturing → Service
• CAD integrations (CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks)
• Configuration, BOM management (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM), change management
• Data governance, master data, and interoperability standards

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven leader capable of influencing without authority
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Change leadership and transformation mindset
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations