We are seeking an experienced PLM Solution Architect with strong German language capabilities to lead enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management initiatives for one of our biggest-scale customers in the automotive sector. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge technical architecture with business requirements while effectively communicating with German-speaking stakeholders across the organization who will have the opportunity to work on strategic PLM initiatives for a global organization being the key-decision makers.

Do you have strong presentation and facilitation capabilities along with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence on them with proven stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels? And all that while being experienced with mentoring technical teams and junior architects, and at the same time being able to work independently while time management is your best friend... sounds like you? Then look no further, if multitasking is not a word that scares you, should match the following:

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Implementation

Lead end-to-end PLM solution architecture design, development, and implementation
Define and maintain PLM architecture standards, best practices, and technology roadmap
Conduct solution design sessions, architecture reviews, and technical assessments
Ensure system scalability, data governance, and regulatory compliance
Support deployment activities, system migrations, and platform upgrades

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage directly with German-speaking business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine requirements
Facilitate workshops and design sessions in the German language
Translate business needs into technical solutions and architecture blueprints
Present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

System Integration

Drive integration strategies with enterprise systems, including:

ERP Systems: SAP
CAD Tools: Siemens NX, CATIA, and other design platforms
PLM Platforms: Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar

Design and implement API-based integrations across the enterprise ecosystem
Ensure seamless data flow between PLM and other business-critical systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive experience in the PLM domain and solution architecture

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in at least one major PLM platform:

Siemens Teamcenter
PTC Windchill
Or an equivalent enterprise PLM solution

Proven track record in solution architecture and enterprise system integration
Strong understanding of core PLM concepts:

Bill of Materials (BOM) management
Engineering Change Management (ECM/ECO)
Product Data Management (PDM)
Configuration management
Workflow and lifecycle management

Experience with APIs, web services, and integration technologies
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies

Language Requirements

German: B1/B2 level (CEFR) – mandatory

Ability to conduct business meetings and technical discussions
Comfortable facilitating workshops and presenting in German

English: Fluent (written and spoken) for international collaboration

Nice to Have

Industry & Domain Knowledge

Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industries
Understanding of industry-specific compliance and standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001)

Emerging Technologies

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
Familiarity with digital thread and digital twin concepts
Experience with IoT, Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing initiatives
Understanding of Agile/DevOps methodologies in the PLM context

We offer*:

Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
A competitive salary and good compensation package
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
Education reimbursement
Memorable anniversary presents
Corporate events and team buildings
Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers

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