Senior Solution Consultant

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 an experienced PLM Senior Solution Consultant who will play a key role in implementing successful customer deployments of Aras Innovator solutions. This role will support the technical implementation team in the planning, elaboration, design, construction, and transition of solutions that exceed customer requirements. As a PLM Senior Solution Consultant, you will work collaboratively with other consultants, architects, and development teams to aid in the successful deployment of enterprise PLM implementations. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and documentation of customer requirements through the delivery of workshops and interviews 
• Develop requirements specifications, Use Cases, and functional specifications 
• Transform customer requirements to technical solutions through a thorough understanding of the Aras Innovator suite of tools 
• Lead the creation of project deliverables including both technical and business elements   
• Facilitates delivery projects with minimal supervision 
• Provides PLM guidance for business needs and can develop associated functional designs 
• Configures solutions using Aras Innovator that meet customer expectations  
• Develops User Stories for customer requirements based on Use Cases, business requirements, and functional specifications 
• Leads development resources (onshore and offshore) in the configuration and development of software solutions 
• Light development coding of the solution as necessary 
• Facilitates training and solution demonstrations with the customer base 
• Lead or participate in the delivery of Proof-of-Concept engagements at key prospects.  

Who You Are:

• 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.   
• Familiar with the following technologies: C# (.NET), Javascript, HTML, XML, XSL, JSON, etc. 
• Knowledgeable in DevOps & CI/CD practices for Agile software development 
• Demonstrated experience with data modeling techniques, data migration techniques SQL Server, SQL Scripting, and Microsoft Office products.   
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.  
• 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. 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience). 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of PLM deployment experience. 
• Proven track record with successful software deployments for large enterprise customers. 
• Knowledge and experience with SAFe Agile principles. 
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.  
• Experience in one or more of the following verticals: Automotive, Consumer Products, High Tech Electronics, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, Shipbuilding. 
• Industry knowledge of any of the following: Engineering Change processes (CMII), Phase Gate Project Management, Quality systems processes, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, Manufacturing Process Planning, Simulation Data / Process Management, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). 

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