PLM Solution Lead

Johnson Controls; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Canada is hiring a Windchill Solution Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade PLM solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10–12 years of experience in the PLM domain and deep expertise in Windchill. Responsibilities include defining Windchill architectures, overseeing software integrations, and driving Agile delivery with cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary range of $109,000 - $146,000 and can be remote. Join a company dedicated to innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

On-the-job training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in PLM domain, with deep Windchill expertise.
• Certifications: PTC Windchill Professional Curriculum, Lean Yellow Belt.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and global product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise‑grade PLM solutions.
• Define scalable Windchill architectures for essential modules.
• Architect and implement integrations with ERP systems.
• Drive Agile initiatives and collaborate on epics and features.
• Oversee release management and coding standards for PLM environments.

Skills

Windchill PDMLink

Windchill+

ThingWorx Navigate

Creo

REST

SOAP

Azure DevOps

Java

SQL

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Tools

Git

Jenkins

ServiceNow

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

As a Windchill Solution Architect, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise‑grade PLM solutions using PTC Windchill. You will serve as the technical authority for Windchill integrations, upgrades, and customizations, ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering workflows.

How you will do it:

Architecture & Design

• Define scalable Windchill architectures for modules like PDMLink, MPMLink, SUMA, and ThingWorx Navigate.
• Lead solutioning for Windchill+ upgrades, SSO validation, and cloud migrations.

Integration & Development

• Architect and implement integrations with ERP systems using REST APIs and Info*Engine.
• Customize Windchill workflows, loaders, and utilities for ECN/FCN processes and BOM management.

Agile Delivery & CI/CD

• Drive Agile initiatives, backlog refinement, and sprint planning with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to define epics, features, and acceptance criteria.

Release & Change Management

• Oversee release management, coding standards, and documentation for PLM environments.
• Lead change management efficiency projects, including automation and visualization gap closure.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with business analysts, offshore teams, and vendors to align technical solutions with business needs.

Mentorship & Evaluation

• Conduct technical interviews and provide feedback on Windchill developer candidates, assessing skills in customization, configuration, and ThingWorx.

What we look for:

Required

• PLM Platforms: Windchill PDMLink, Windchill+, ThingWorx Navigate
• CAD Tools: Creo
• Integration & APIs: REST, SOAP, Info*Engine, ESI
• Dev Tools: Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Git, Jenkins
• Languages: Java, XML, SQL
• Experience: 10–12 years in PLM domain, with deep Windchill expertise
• Certifications: PTC Windchill Professional Curriculum, Lean Yellow Belt
• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Preferred

• Experience with Agile frameworks, global product teams, and vendor collaboration

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,000 - $146,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

This can be a remote role in Canada.

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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.