Windchill Implementation Architect

Capgemini Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Global project experience

Learning platforms & certifications

Wellness benefits & flexible work

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a senior Windchill PLM architect to lead enterprise-scale PLM transformations. You will design Windchill solutions, define integration roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams through full implementation cycles in a global context.

The role demands deep Windchill expertise, strong architectural leadership, and a track record of successful SAP/ERP/MES integrations across industries. You will mentor teams and drive best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting large Windchill implementations.
• Deep knowledge of Windchill data model and lifecycle management.
• Strong experience with Windchill integration to SAP/ERP/MES/CRM.
• Excellent communication, estimation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of Windchill PLM solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define PLM transformation roadmaps.
• Guide teams through configuration, customization, integration, testing, deployment, and support.

Skills

Windchill PLM

System architecture

Enterprise integration

Leadership

Agile/Waterfall

Tools

PTC Windchill APIs

Java/J2EE

SQL

XML/JSON

Web Services

SAP/ERP integration

CAD integrations

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your Profile

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale PTC Windchill PLM solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, program managers, and enterprise architects to define PLM transformation roadmaps.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and sustainable Windchill solution architectures.
• Design and implement solutions across Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Change Management, Document Management, Classification, and Product Structure Management.
• Define application architecture, system integrations, data models, security frameworks, and deployment strategies.
• Architect integrations between Windchill and enterprise systems including SAP, ERP, MES, ALM, CRM, and engineering applications.
• Lead fit-gap assessments, solution workshops, architecture reviews, and technical governance activities.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, scalability requirements, and compliance guidelines.
• Guide implementation teams through configuration, customization, integration, testing, deployment, and support phases.
• Drive digital engineering initiatives leveraging Windchill capabilities and industry best practices.
• Support proposal development, solution estimation, technical strategy, and customer presentations.
• Mentor technical teams and establish implementation standards, frameworks, and reusable assets.

Your Role

• Minimum 12+ years of overall IT experience with at least 8+ years of hands‑on experience in PTC Windchill PLM.
• Strong expertise in architecting and delivering large-scale Windchill implementation and transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of Windchill Data Model, WTPart, EPMDocument, Product Structure Management, Change Management, Document Management, Lifecycle Management, Workflow, and Classification.
• Extensive experience with Windchill configuration, customization, and solution design.
• Hands‑on experience with Windchill APIs, Windchill REST Services (WRS), Info*Engine, and Web Services.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, SQL, XML, JSON, and enterprise integration technologies.
• Experience integrating Windchill with SAP, ERP systems, MES platforms, and other enterprise applications.
• Expertise in CAD integrations including Creo, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of PLM implementation methodologies, solution governance, and application lifecycle management.
• Experience with Windchill upgrades, cloud transformation, and modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of infrastructure architecture, security frameworks, performance optimization, and high-availability solutions.
• Proven ability to lead architecture reviews, technical discussions, stakeholder engagements, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong communication, consulting, estimation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.

What you'll love about working here

• We offer a range of career paths and internal opportunities within the Capgemini Group.
• You will lead strategic PLM implementation and digital engineering transformation initiatives for global clients.
• Opportunity to architect innovative Windchill solutions across Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Life Sciences, and High-Tech industries.
• Exposure to next-generation engineering technologies including Digital Thread, Digital Twin, Smart Manufacturing, and Product Lifecycle Transformation.
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms, certifications, and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits including health coverage, telemedicine, insurance plans, flexible work options, and employee assistance programs.
• Collaborate with global experts and contribute to delivering business-critical engineering and PLM transformation programs.

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.