Business Architect

ArcherGrey; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcherGrey is seeking an experienced PLM Consultant to define and implement PLM roadmaps using PTC Windchill solutions in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in guiding implementations of enterprise PLM platforms, with a strong focus in engineering and manufacturing sectors. Responsibilities include leading consulting teams, assessing business processes, and maintaining project communication. This position requires a U.S. citizenship and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with PLM systems like PTC Windchill.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Define client PLM roadmaps using PTC Windchill.
• Lead a team in Windchill solutions development.
• Assess and improve current engineering processes.
• Capture business requirements through specifications.

Skills

Consulting experience in PLM

PTC Windchill expertise

Process improvement

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

ArcherGrey is a digital transformation firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Since 2002, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering successful PLM implementations through strategic consulting and technology services. With a customer‑first mindset, we optimize both the people and process sides of PLM adoption to help organizations maximize the value of their technology investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, align, and document client PLM roadmaps focused on PTC Windchill solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise contexts.
• Support new business opportunities and project growth within existing ArcherGrey engagements by identifying incremental value, expanding scope, and defining the next phases of client Windchill roadmaps.
• Lead the consulting team in the planning, analysis, configuration, development, and testing of PTC Windchill solutions to ensure they meet client business and technical expectations.
• Assess current engineering, product development, and manufacturing business processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, redundancies, and non‑value‑added steps that can be improved through Windchill capabilities.
• Lead the analysis and documentation of customer functional and technical requirements and contribute to the design and delivery of Windchill‑based solutions.
• Support and author written specifications (Functional Design Documents, System Architecture Documents, Integration Specifications, and Use Case Documents) to capture business and system requirements for PTC Windchill solutions.
• Map customer engineering and product lifecycle processes to Windchill functionality through a strong understanding of Windchill modules (PDMLink, MPMLink, Change Management, Configuration Management) and best‑practice usage.
• Provide ongoing project status, risk management, and issue resolution updates to internal ArcherGrey leadership and client cross‑functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience guiding clients in the design, architecture, and implementation of PTC Windchill or comparable enterprise PLM platforms.
• Proven consulting experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, or high‑tech environments.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), product development, change management, configuration management, and digital thread methodologies.
• Experience leading client‑facing teams and complex PLM programs with executive‑level stakeholders.
• Availability for a consistently high level of overnight travel (approximately 50%).