PLM Solution Architect

Aras is a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions. As one of the fastest growing PLM companies, our technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions built on a powerful digital thread backbone and a low-code development platform. 

Our platform and PLM applications connect users in all disciplines to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain. The world’s largest manufacturers are leveraging Aras Innovator to manage their complex product lifecycles to improve production timelines, meet and exceed revenue growth targets, and accelerate innovation. We collaborate with companies in some of the most innovative industries, including automotive, industrial/heavy equipment, aerospace and defense, and high-tech electronics. 

We were recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers, Q1 2023 and were also named a leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for PLM by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Feedback from our community has established Aras as the top ranked PLM vendor in online review services like G2 and Gartner Peer Insights.  

With over 700 employees in 11 countries, we’re looking to add to our incredible team. If you’re passionate about helping develop next generation product innovation, we encourage you to apply!  

Position Summary:

We are looking for experienced PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Solutions Architects who will play a key role in leading successful customer deployments of innovator solutions. This role will lead the technical implementation team in the planning, elaboration, design, construction, and transition of solutions that exceed customer requirements. The PLM Solution Architect has overall technical ownership of the delivered software solution. Demonstration of technical leadership, large team management, organization skills, and the ability to negotiate with key customer stakeholders are essential in ensuring success.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a technical implementation team in all aspects of solution deployment 
• Facilitate workshops, develop solutions, build consensus across all stakeholders to ensure timely and successful delivery of technology aligned to business value 
• Develop conceptual solution architecture using combination of standard and custom applications to produce end-to-end customer solution 
• Lead as well as support the development of requirements specifications, Use Cases, and functional specifications 
• Perform solution analysis and develop customer facing proposals and contribute to the development of proposals / statements of work 
• Transform customer requirements to technical solutions through a thorough understanding of the Aras Innovator suite of tools 
• Lead or participate in the delivery of Proof of Concept engagements at key prospects 
• Provide input to the professional services team regarding methodology and tools 
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other team members as necessary 
• Assign tasks to project members and reviews the team’s work products to ensure that they are accurate and consistent. Supervises and manages project teams as appropriate. 
• Supervise and manage technical teams that may be located either are onsite or offshore 

Skills

• Professionally interact and communicate with customers and internal team members 
• Clearly demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Have a thorough understanding of large scale enterprise application deployment methodologies with experience leading teams in an Agile / Scrum environment 
• Must be able to write clear, understandable Requirements, SOW, Specification documents, and Use Cases. 
• Technically self-sufficient with data modeling techniques, SQL Server and Microsoft Office products. Installation and configuration of SQL Server, SQL Scripting (Transact SQL), SQL triggers, stored procedures, functions, etc. 
• Must be proficient with web programming languages such as: C# (.NET), Javascript, HTML, XML, XSL 
• Experienced with data migration techniques from legacy systems 
• Proven strong project management skills with accountability for end-to-end delivery 
• Strong planning, problem solving, and decision making skills  
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities 
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently as required 
• Must have exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills 
• Strong rapport and relationship building skills with both internal individuals and external customers. Must be an effective communicator in difficult customer situations 

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience) 
• Minimum of 10 years of PLM deployment experience 
• Proven track record in leading large, enterprise PLM software deployments in an Architect role 
• Demonstrated experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, VS Team Services, etc. 
• Experience in any of the following verticals: Automotive, Consumer Products, High Tech Electronics, Aerospace, & Shipbuilding 
• Industry knowledge of any of the following: Engineering Change processes, Phase Gate Project Management, Quality systems processes, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, Manufacturing Process Planning, CMII change management 

Must be able to travel 50%, primarily regional with frequent 1-2 day trips as required

Aras is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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