Lead PLM Business Process Analyst (Windchill)

TEKsystems; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full company benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems leads Windchill initiatives in Wauwatosa, WI, delivering strategic PLM enhancements that align with product development lifecycles. This lead role goes beyond administration to optimize how Windchill supports business objectives.

The candidate partners with business and IT teams, drives PLM best practices and Digital Thread initiatives, and provides Tier 3 support while shaping future-state solutions in a hybrid Milwaukee-area setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant PLM, Business Systems, or Product Development experience.
• 5+ years hands-on PTC Windchill experience.
• 2+ years of experience or exposure to PTC Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer).
• Experience supporting complex configurable products within manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, powersports, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Change Management and workflow best practices.
• Experience working with BOMs and product data management.
• Experience supporting integrations between PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
• Strong facilitation, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and drive clarity across teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and IT teams to deliver Windchill solutions that support business objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and functional stakeholders.
• Analyze, document, and improve business processes related to product lifecycle management.
• Drive adoption of PLM best practices, Digital Thread initiatives, and process improvements.
• Support engineering change management, workflows, and lifecycle governance.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and define future-state solutions.
• Manage and prioritize PLM backlogs as a Product Owner within an Agile environment.
• Develop training materials, work instructions, and user adoption documentation.
• Support integrations between Windchill, ERP systems, and manufacturing environments.
• Provide Tier 3 level support and escalation assistance while maintaining a strategic focus on business process optimization.

Skills

Windchill

PLM

Stakeholder management

Agile / Product Owner

Process optimization

Tools

Creo

Job description

Our client is unable to provide sponsorship and this is a 3-4 day onsite position with no relocation assistance.

The Role

This is not a traditional Windchill administrator position. The team already has dedicated administrators supporting the platform. Seeking a lead-level professional who understands how PLM technology aligns with business processes and product development lifecycles. The ideal candidate will help optimize how the business leverages Windchill while providing high-level support and guidance across multiple functional areas

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a experienced Windchill professional who can operate beyond pure administration and support. They will understand how product development processes impact the business and will be capable of partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements across the product lifecycle.

This individual should be comfortable providing Tier 3 support when necessary while maintaining a strategic focus on process improvement, Digital Thread initiatives, and maximizing the business value of the PLM ecosystem.

Position Responsibilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Partner with business leaders and IT teams to deliver Windchill solutions that support business objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and functional stakeholders.
• Analyze, document, and improve business processes related to product lifecycle management.
• Drive adoption of PLM best practices, Digital Thread initiatives, and process improvements.
• Support engineering change management, workflows, and lifecycle governance.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and define future-state solutions.
• Manage and prioritize PLM backlogs as a Product Owner within an Agile environment.
• Develop training materials, work instructions, and user adoption documentation.
• Support integrations between Windchill, ERP systems, and manufacturing environments.
• Provide Tier 3 level support and escalation assistance while maintaining a strategic focus on business process optimization.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant PLM, Business Systems, or Product Development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on PTC Windchill experience.
• 2+ years of experience or exposure to PTC Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer).
• Experience supporting complex configurable products within manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, powersports, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Change Management and workflow best practices.
• Experience working with BOMs and product data management.
• Experience supporting integrations between PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
• Strong facilitation, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and drive clarity across teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wauwatosa, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

• Full company benefits (guide available to share with candidates. company discounts, good 401k match, etc...

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Wauwatosa,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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