OEM Solution Architect

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Global mobility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking an expert Solution Architect to join the Defense OEM Customer Outcomes team within Professional Services. You will design innovative software solutions using the Xcelerator portfolio to accelerate digital transformation for defense customers.

You will translate business requirements into architected designs, lead solution definition, and collaborate with consultants, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field is required, advanced degree may substitute.
• Minimum 3-5 years of technical experience as an Architect, including leadership of large-scale software implementation projects.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience with progression in responsibility.
• Proficiency with Agile principles and methodologies in project delivery environments.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into architectural blueprints across applications, systems, and platforms.
• Lead the application of Solution Definition and Solution Enablement elements from the Deployment Framework on customer projects.
• Provide accurate, timely information to project leadership on status, issues, risks, and value realization.
• Establish, build, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, technical peers, and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by guiding customer expectations and recommending high-value solutions.
• Collaborate with senior project leadership and account teams to apply customer management methodologies for adoption of DI solutions.
• Lead validation activities including prototyping and testing with customers to verify solution fit and defend architectural choices.
• Identify required organizational and process changes; assist customers in managing transformation and adoption.
• Travel: 25%.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Multi-CAD

Active Workspace

Teamcenter Quality

Easy Plan

SLM

RapidAuthor

Job description

Company Overview

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking an expert and highly motivated Solution Architect to join the Defense OEM Customer Outcomes organization within our Professional Services team. You will serve as a leading technical resource responsible for designing innovative software solutions using our Xcelerator portfolio that enable our defense customers to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate efficiently with Consultants, Project Managers, Architects, and both internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer success. You will translate complex business requirements into architected process designs aligned with Siemens Digital Industries solutions and industry best practices. Working collaboratively with customers, you will manage expectations, drive adoption, and demonstrate the full value of the Siemens delivery framework throughout the engagement lifecycle.

You will establish and maintain the technical integrity of solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value delivery throughout the project. Your leadership will guide process design, integration, and organizational change initiatives at customer sites and internally. You will work with autonomy to determine solutions, methods, and procedures for assignments and projects. Additionally, you will participate actively in the Architecture Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing and lessons learned across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and translate how Siemens solutions integrate with customers' business drivers, initiatives, and value delivery objectives to achieve measurable impact
• Analyze business requirements and develop architectural blueprints that outline integrated solutions across applications, systems, and platforms to achieve stated business objectives
• Apply industry-standard methodologies and templates aligned with Siemens DI Software solutions to deliver customer value
• Lead the application of Solution Definition and Solution Enablement elements from the DI Deployment Framework on customer projects
• Provide accurate, timely information to project leadership, collaborating on reporting of project status, issues, risks, and value realization
• Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, technical peers, and stakeholders to support effective delivery
• Demonstrate thought leadership by setting and managing customer expectations, influencing key decision-makers, and recommending solutions that deliver highest business value
• Collaborate with senior project leadership and account teams to apply customer management methodologies that support successful adoption of DI solutions
• Lead validation activities including prototyping and testing with customers to verify solution fit, rationalize architectural decisions, and defend the selected solution through clear articulation of business value
• Identify and outline required organizational and process changes; assist customers in managing transformation and adoption initiatives
• Travel: 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in software engineering or related field; advanced degree may substitute for demonstrated experience
• Multiple years of experience designing Teamcenter or similar PLM customer solutions in complex environments
• Minimum 3-5 years of technical experience as an Architect, including technical leadership of large-scale software implementation projects
• Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated progression in responsibility
• Proficiency with Agile principles and methodologies in project delivery environments
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate sophisticated technical concepts to multi-level audiences and effectively communicate project progress, status, and issues to internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and understanding of customer-specific challenges and requirements
• Experience with Multi-CAD, Active Workspace, Teamcenter Quality, Easy Plan, SLM, or RapidAuthor
• Experience implementing Closed Loop Manufacturing solutions integrating Teamcenter (PLM), Opcenter Execution Discrete (MOM), and ERP systems
• Experience with Siemens Advantedge Delivery Framework and associated methodologies
• Legal Requirement
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We are Siemens:

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work-hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world.

You’ll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Benefits & Rewards

The total cash compensation range for this position is $125,300 to $250,600 with 10% of this being comprised of an annual incentive target (100% achievement). The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

Siemens is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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