Solutions Architect

About the role

As a Solutions Architect, you’ll lead the design and delivery of enterprise PLM solutions, partnering with customers to understand their business needs and translate them into scalable, effective system architectures. You’ll play a key role across the full lifecycle—from discovery and solution design through implementation and delivery.

This role blends technical leadership with customer engagement. You’ll guide project execution, support pre-sales efforts, and act as a trusted advisor to ensure solutions align with both technical requirements and business outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead solution architecture for PLM projects, guiding teams of architects and implementation consultants.

• Collaborate with customers to capture requirements and define solution approaches.

• Execute blueprinting, process capture, and large-scale data migration or upgrade initiatives.

• Develop functional and technical design documentation, including gap analysis and solution design.

• Translate business requirements into scalable PLM solutions aligned to customer processes.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing updates and guidance.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues during project execution.

• Ensure delivered systems meet quality standards and business requirements.

• Support pre-sales efforts, including feasibility assessments and effort estimation.

• Research and evaluate PLM technologies to recommend optimal implementation strategies.

• Capture and share reusable knowledge and best practices across projects.

What you'll bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience.

• 12+ years of experience in MCAD and PLM, including architecture, solutioning, and delivery.

• Deep expertise in PLM concepts such as product structure, workflows, change management, and release processes.

• Strong experience with Windchill and enterprise system integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Proven experience leading PLM implementations, migrations, and upgrade projects.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences.

• Ability to analyze complex requirements and design effective solutions.

• Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning technology to business objectives.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with the PTC product suite

• Experience with both cloud and on-premise environments

Who thrives here

• You take ownership of complex solutions and lead them through to successful delivery.

• You can translate business needs into structured, scalable technical designs.

• You enjoy working directly with customers and acting as a trusted advisor.

• You balance hands-on technical depth with leadership and guidance.

• You continuously explore new technologies and improve existing processes.

Work setup

• Remote-first with a professional home workspace.

• Some travel required, including occasional international travel for customer engagements and collaboration.

• Highly collaborative role working across distributed teams and client environments.

Work Authorization & Location

This position must be performed from an approved work location within the United States. Applicants must reside in and perform all work from an approved a location within the United States. Remote work from outside the United States is not permitted.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without current or future need for employment visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Transparency Statement

The salary range listed represents the company’s good-faith estimate of base compensation for this position at the time of posting. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for the role and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including incentive-based bonuses or commissions, as applicable.

Benefits

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; and additional benefits designed to support overall employee well-being. Benefits are offered in accordance with applicable plans and eligibility requirements and may vary based on employment status and applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PDSVISION US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Other Duties

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned at any time based on business needs.