Senior Technical Architect PLM - (H/F)

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering, and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model™, recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. Come join us and experience certainty in your career.

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong expertise in PLM platforms (e.g., 3DEXPERIENCE, Teamcenter, Windchill or equivalent)
• Proven experience in designing end-to-end PLM architectures and large-scale implementations
• Deep knowledge of engineering processes, configuration management, and digital thread
• Strong experience in system integration (PLM ↔ MES, ERP, ALM, CAD authoring tools)
• Expertise in API-based and event-driven architecture patterns
• Knowledge of data models, BOM management, and product structures
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and deployment models
• Experience in performance optimization, scalability, and security of enterprise platforms
• Ability to define technical roadmaps and architecture blueprints
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience in driving automation and AI-driven solutions within engineering ecosystems
• Fluent in English and French

Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience in PLM solution architecture and integration
• Experience in leading technical design for large transformation programs
• Proven experience working with distributed and multi-vendor environments
• Experience in aerospace or discrete manufacturing domain (highly preferred)
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical architecture of PLM solutions across the full lifecycle
• Design end-to-end system integration architecture across PLM and adjacent systems
• Act as the technical authority for architecture decisions, standards, and best practices
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs
• Drive architecture governance, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures
• Lead technical design workshops and architecture reviews
• Ensure consistency and traceability of data across systems (Digital Thread)
• Support deployment, migration, and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure implementation aligns with architecture
• Identify and drive innovation opportunities, including automation and AI integration
• Mentor and guide technical teams and junior architects

Generic Managerial Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence and lead in complex environments
• Strong documentation and presentation skills
• Structured and detail-oriented approach
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Relevant Experience

10–15+ years of experience in PLM architecture, solution design, and enterprise integration within complex industrial environments, preferably aerospace or manufacturing.