Job Description: Windchill PLM Principal Consultant / Architect
Location: Houston, Texas (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months – 1 Year (Contract)
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced PLM Solution Architect with deep expertise in PTC Windchill to lead enterprise-scale PLM initiatives. This is a strategic, consultative role requiring a strong ability to guide stakeholders, translate business needs into technical reality, and oversee the implementation lifecycle within a Product/Manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between engineering requirements and system architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
• Define, design, and deliver end-to-end PLM solution architecture, primarily focusing on PTC Windchill.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable PLM configurations, workflows, and system designs.
• Provide high-level technical leadership, governance, and best-practice guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders.
Implementation & Delivery
• Lead major PLM implementations, upgrades, and migrations for global engineering organizations.
• Design and manage complex integrations between Windchill and other enterprise systems (CAD, ERP, etc.).
• Oversee the solution delivery lifecycle, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and product development goals.
Consultation & Advisory
• Act as a Senior Technical Advisor to business stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership.
• Adopt a consultative approach to identify pain points and propose value-driven PLM solutions.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in PLM implementations and solution architecture.
• Deep expertise in PTC Windchill (Configuration, Customization, and Integrations).
• Strong understanding of PLM core concepts: BOM management, Lifecycles, Workflows, and Change Management.
• Proven experience designing integrations with CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) and ERP systems.
Soft Skills & Competencies
• Strong Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Consultative Mindset: Proactive in suggesting improvements and guiding the client rather than just taking orders
• Stakeholder Management: Experience managing expectations in a global, enterprise environment.
Industry Background
• Experience working specifically within Product Companies or the Manufacturing Industry (e.g., Heavy Machinery, Automotive, Aerospace) is highly preferred.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
