PLM Administrator

Progressive IT; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive IT is seeking a Windchill-focused systems specialist to implement and maintain Windchill-based applications and middleware across multiple environments. You will work with IT teams to define infrastructure requirements and contribute to docs and standards.

Responsibilities include testing, deployment, and ongoing support, with emphasis on Windows server administration, web server configuration, and security control compliance (CMMC/NIST 800-171).

Qualifications

• Expertise in PTC Windchill.
• Experience with PLM/ALM systems.
• Advanced Windows Server administration knowledge.
• Proficient in IIS and web server configurations.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure services (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, certificates).
• Familiarity with CMMC/NIST 800-171 security controls.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windchill-based applications and middleware across environments.
• Collaborate with IT teams to define infrastructure requirements for new implementations.
• Participate in testing and validation of new products and improvements.
• Develop and maintain implementation standards, processes, and documentation.
• Maintain desktop application documentation and perimeter security practices.
• Provide timely technical support and troubleshoot installation/operation issues.
• Coordinate change management and upgrades with proper documentation.

Skills

PTC Windchill

PLM/ALM systems

Windows Server administration

IIS/App/Web servers configuration

AD/DNS/DHCP/NTP/LDAP/Digital certs

CMMC/NIST 800-171

PowerShell

ALM/Change Management/Agile

PLM lifecycle management

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

This role is primarily focused on implementing and maintaining PTC Windchill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Application Implementation:

• Installs and configures software components for Business applications relying on databases and other technical middleware, and client-side counterpart. Handles multiple (non-production and production) application environments
• Help in specifying and defining the proper infrastructure requirements for server-based applications in new implementations
• Participates in testing/validation of new products/components or improvements to systems related to the scope of work
• Collaborates with Application and other IT teams regarding creation and evolution of documentation, implementation standards and processes, and support phase activities scoping and documentation
• Install, maintain and manage documentation of desktop applications in perimeter
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to installation/operation, and offer timely solutions to ensure the optimal performance
• Manages changes and upgrades (major/minor) on the environments based on requirements and updates documentation and repositories accordingly, following change management procedures.
• Supports configured installations, diagnoses and fix issues with middleware and other applicative components of applications

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of PTC Windchill - Expert
• Knowledge of additional PLM, ALM systems (at least one other vendor) - Advanced
• Knowledge and field experience with Windows Servers administration - Advanced
• Knowledge of IIS, Application servers and Web servers configuration and management - Advanced
• Knowledge of infrastructure services (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, Digital certificates…) - Advanced
• Knowledge and experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171 - Basic
• Windows scripting and automation/PowerShell - Basic
• Good understanding of application life cycle management (ALM), Change Management, and agile methodology
• Experienced with product life cycle management (PLM)