Solutions Architect - PLM Deployment and Integaration

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We are looking for experienced PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Solutions Architects who will play a key role in leading successful customer deployments of Aras Innovator solutions.
• This role will lead the technical implementation team in the planning, elaboration, design, construction, and transition of solutions that exceed customer requirements.
• Demonstration of technical leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate with key customer stakeholders are essential in ensuring success.
• 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
• Assign tasks to project members and reviews the team s work products to ensure that they are accurate and consistent.
• Professionally interact and communicate with customers and internal team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of PLM deployment experience
• 3+ year of full-time experience developing solutions specifically for ARAS Innovator PLM
• Proven track record in leading large, enterprise PLM software deployments in an Architect role
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 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
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Experienced with data migration techniques from legacy systems