Principal PLM Architect

PTC; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

401(k) contributions and employer match

Employee share purchase program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal PLM Architect to lead PLM solutions implementation with a focus on Windchill and Windchill+ SaaS. This role requires 7–12 years of consulting experience and the ability to architect enterprise PLM solutions. The candidate will collaborate with clients and tech teams to ensure compliance with deployment standards while mentoring project teams. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered as PTC transforms the PLM landscape.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in consulting, implementing, deploying, or supporting PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of Windchill+ SaaS architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and validation of PLM solutions in Windchill and Windchill+ SaaS environments.
• Partner with implementation architects to ensure alignment with SaaS best practices.
• Conduct technical assessments for feasibility and planning.
• Facilitate client workshops and develop actionable solution roadmaps.

Skills

Architect enterprise PLM solutions

Consulting

Software development using Java, JSP, XML, Ant

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field

Job description

As a Principal PLM Architect, you will lead strategic engagements focused on the implementation and transformation of PLM systems, with a strong emphasis on PTC Windchill and Windchill+ SaaS environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and partners, guiding them through complex technical landscapes and ensuring successful delivery of PLM solutions aligned with business goals.

This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership, consulting, and solution architecture. You will collaborate across PTC’s ecosystem—including R&D, PLM Segment, SaaS BDMs, and implementation partners—to design, validate, and deploy scalable PLM architectures that meet enterprise needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and validation of PLM solutions in Windchill and Windchill+ SaaS environments.
• Partner with implementation architects and SI teams to ensure solutions align with PTC’s SaaS guardrails and best practices.
• Conduct technical assessments to determine feasibility and provide direction for estimating and planning.
• Collaborate with client IT/IS teams to ensure compliance with deployment standards and cloud infrastructure requirements.
• Facilitate client workshops, document business process issues, and develop actionable solution roadmaps.
• Support data migration, configuration, and integration efforts using Windchill frameworks and technologies (e.g., Java, JSP, XML, Ant).
• Provide feedback to PTC R&D and PLM Segment to enhance SaaS tools and services based on field experience.
• Mentor and guide project teams, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to enablement materials, best practices, and methodology development for partner ecosystems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in consulting, implementing, deploying, or supporting PLM systems, with a strong focus on PTC Windchill.
• Proven ability to architect enterprise PLM solutions, including process‑centric deployments and application design.
• Deep understanding of Windchill+ SaaS architecture, cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and enterprise application frameworks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and executive levels.
• Experience in software development and deployment using Java, JSP, XML, and Ant.
• Ability to visualize complex systems, guide diverse teams, and balance analytical and creative problem‑solving.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, and capable of acting decisively in dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi‑solution PLM programs across industries.
• Familiarity with PTC’s RVP methodology, GS Portfolio, and Process Landscape.
• Demonstrated success in value management, solution adoption, and client transformation initiatives.
• Contributions to training, enablement, and community engagement within PLM consulting environments.

Why Join Us

• At PTC, we’re transforming how companies develop and service products. As part of our global team, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technologies, collaborate with top industry talent, and help shape the future of digital transformation. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and driving innovation in PLM, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT PTC’S CUSTOMER SUCCESS SEGMENT HUBS

PTC’s Customer Success (CS) Segment Hubs are specialized global teams of domain experts dedicated to accelerating customer outcomes and ensuring exceptional experiences throughout the entire lifecycle. Acting as a “best‑practice engine,” each Segment Hub drives innovation and continuous improvement by developing and scaling cutting‑edge best practices and partnering closely with PTC’s product segments to align go‑to‑market strategies with real‑world customer needs. These Hubs have a cross‑functional makeup (combining Solutions Consulting, Professional Services, and Customer Success Management roles) and split their focus between strategic initiatives and hands‑on field work – driving development of playbooks, methodologies, and training on one side, while on the other engaging directly with field teams as subject‑matter experts to support key sales opportunities, implementations, and adoption programs. They also serve as the voice of the field, feeding insights from customer engagements back into PTC’s product and service roadmaps to drive continuous improvement. Within this framework, the PLM Segment Hub – focused on PTC’s Product Lifecycle Management domain – leads the charge in championing PLM best practices globally. It equips our field teams and partners with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship needed to deliver world‑class PLM outcomes, and it engages directly on high‑impact customer projects to ensure value realization and success in every PLM deployment.

WHY JOIN US?

Joining the PLM Segment Hub means being part of an elite group at the forefront of transforming how companies adopt PLM solutions, working with some of PTC’s most experienced PLM experts and global partners to deliver transformative PLM solutions for industry‑leading clients. This is a high‑impact role with visibility across strategic initiatives and leadership teams. You will have a range of opportunities to shape and refine the technical landscape within the organization, and you will be working in a dynamic, innovative environment that encourages continuous learning, experimentation, and career advancement.

PTC carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $87,000‑160,000. The anticipated annual salary range encompasses both the base salary and the on‑target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role. The salary range reflects a good‑faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP) which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and if you are an office‑assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.