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Job Title: Product Owner Windchill

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Novi / Aiken / Mankato

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

The Product Owner - Windchill PLM is a strategic technology leader responsible for driving the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of Rolls-Royce Power Systems' PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management environment and associated engineering toolchain. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, quality, IT, and business stakeholders - combining strong product ownership capabilities with deep technical expertise in Windchill, CAD/ECAD integrations, and Digital Thread principles to deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on Windchill experience, a solid understanding of systems engineering concepts, and a passion for enabling engineering excellence through modern PLM solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Define and execute the Windchill PLM product vision and roadmap - gather and prioritize requirements from engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain stakeholders; translate business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria; manage the product backlog; and define KPIs to measure platform performance, adoption, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Own and optimize core PLM processes - including Document Management, Change Management, Part & BOM Management, CAD Data Management, Workflow Automation, and Configuration Management - and govern tool enhancements, upgrades, testing, deployments, and compliance with security, product integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Advance Digital Thread and engineering integration - apply Digital Thread principles to improve data continuity and traceability across engineering disciplines, support PTC Creo users, and lead integration initiatives between Windchill and enterprise systems including ERP, MES, and CAD applications.
• Lead Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration - work with distributed, multidisciplinary, and international Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality platform enhancements, manage stakeholder expectations, lead UAT and production deployments, and drive user training and change management initiatives to maximize adoption.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems with 4+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill PLM, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems with 2+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill PLM, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, OR
• PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, OR
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill PLM in lieu of a degree

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including defining requirements, writing user stories, and managing product backlogs.
• Knowledge of engineering change management, product structures, BOM management, and document control within a PLM environment.
• Hands-on experience with Windchill configuration, customization, upgrades, and deployment projects, combined with advanced expertise in PTC Creo and familiarity with ECAD environments (EPLAN, Zuken E3, or CR8000) and enterprise integration technologies (REST APIs, SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, XML).
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe certification, or equivalent Agile credential, with a strong track record of delivering measurable business value through PLM platform improvements and cross-functional Agile delivery.
• Deep understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering design methodologies, Systems Design Integration, Digital Thread concepts, and product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks - ideally gained in an industrial, manufacturing, or power systems environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex technical topics clearly across all organizational levels and global user communities, and drive user adoption through effective training and change management - proficiency in German is a meaningful advantage given global team collaboration.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong PLM domain knowledge, hands-on experience with PTC Windchill, and Agile product ownership skills to deliver business value through effective management of enterprise PLM solutions.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 28, 2026

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.