PLM Architect

Apptad Inc; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptad Inc is seeking a PLM Architect in Dallas, TX (Hybrid) for a long-term engagement. The role blends PLM functional expertise with technical architecture, shaping scalable PLM solutions and leading migrations from Oracle Agile PLM to modern platforms such as Teamcenter or Windchill.

You will drive architecture governance, solution design, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will define enterprise PLM architecture, manage migrations of parts, BOMs, ECR/ECO, documents, and

Job description

Job Title: PLM Architect

Job Location: Dallas TX - Hybrid

Job Duration: Long Term

The role requires a combination of functional PLM expertise, technical architecture, and hands-on development skills to design scalable PLM solutions and drive migration from Oracle Agile PLM to modern PLM platforms such as Teamcenter or Windchill.

Key Responsibilities

• PLM Architecture & Solution Design
• Define enterprise PLM architecture and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead solution design for PLM implementations, upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Design scalable and secure PLM solutions supporting product development and engineering processes.
• Provide technical leadership and architecture governance across PLM initiatives.
• Development & Customization
• Develop and customize Oracle Agile PLM, Teamcenter, and/or Windchill solutions.
• Configure workflows, lifecycle states, approval processes, and business rules.
• Build custom extensions, web services, APIs, reports, dashboards, and automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain integrations with ERP, MES, CRM, CAD, and other enterprise applications.
• Migration & Transformation
• Lead migration programs from Oracle Agile PLM to Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Perform data analysis, mapping, transformation, and migration planning.
• Define migration strategies for:
• Parts & Items
• BOMs
• Change Objects (ECR/ECO)
• Documents
• Product Structures
• User & Security Models
• Stakeholder Management
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Conduct workshops and provide recommendations on PLM best practices.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership.

Required Technical Skills

• Oracle Agile PLM
• Strong experience in Oracle Agile PLM architecture and development.
• Agile SDK customization.
• PX (Process Extensions) development.
• Event Framework configuration.
• Workflow customization.
• Web Services & API integrations.
• Siemens Teamcenter
• Teamcenter Architecture.
• BMIDE.
• ITK Development.
• SOA Services.
• Active Workspace.
• Workflow and Change Management.
• PTC Windchill
• Windchill Architecture.
• Windchill PDMLink.
• Customization and Configuration.
• Workflow Development.
• Java-based Extensions.
• REST/Web Service Integrations.
• Development Technologies
• Java/J2EE
• Spring Framework
• REST APIs
• SOAP Services
• SQL / Oracle Database
• XML / JSON
• JavaScript
• Integration Experience
• SAP Integration
• Oracle ERP Integration
• CAD Integrations (Creo, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Middleware platforms and API Gateway technologies
• Functional Knowledge
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Product Data Management (PDM)
• Engineering Change Management
• BOM Management
• Document Management
• Configuration Management
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Product Development Processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Teamcenter, Windchill, or Oracle Agile certifications preferred.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering domains.
• Experience leading global PLM transformation programs.
• Key Competencies
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Design
• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Migration Strategy & Execution
• Agile Delivery Methodologies
• Team Mentoring