Architect

Role Overview

• Own end-to-end solution architecture for complex enterprise programs.
• Define and drive architecture strategy aligned with business and IT roadmaps.
• Lead architectural governance, design reviews, and technical decision-making forums.
• Establish standards, best practices, and reusable design frameworks across programs.
• Provide deep technical leadership in PLM Change Management processes.
• Lead CMMI Level 5 process implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise quality, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Translate business strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions.
• Architect detailed solution blueprints including integration, data models, workflows, and system dependencies.
• Define technical acceptance criteria and oversee validation of solution deliverables.
• Proactively mitigate technical risks and resolve complex cross-functional challenges.
• Partner with Business Leaders, Product Owners, Workstream Leads, and Development Managers to shape solution strategy.
• Align multiple workstreams and manage functional and technical interdependencies.
• Communicate architectural vision and trade-offs clearly to executive and technical audiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Implement structured business architecture methodologies to capture and cascade requirements.
• Drive long-term architecture scalability, flexibility, and modernization initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments for new initiatives and enterprise-wide changes.
• Lead architecture documentation and knowledge management practices.
• Mentor Solution Architects, Technical Leads, and development teams.
• Provide architectural oversight and hands-on guidance during critical design and implementation phases.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related leadership roles.
• 15+ years of experience in PLM Suite Products like Windchill
• Extensive expertise in PLM systems and change management processes.
• Proven experience implementing and governing CMMI Level 5 or similar maturity frameworks.
• Strong background in enterprise integration, system architecture, and solution design.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing global and offshore teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities