PLM Solution Architect

On behalf of a global Life Science client, we are looking for a PLM Solution Architect expert to work in the SAP PLM function of the business as part of an ongoing Digital Transformation.

You will be a key player in Designing and communicating integration architecture of systems handling Configuration Management related information (in the context of Product Lifecycle Management/PLM), ensuring these systems meet current and future business needs.

You should be able to Demonstrate understanding of identified gaps in functionality and business processes and is able to show how they are addressed by the proposed PLM solutions.

This will be an initial 6 month contract with a view to extend of a further 12 months. Work will be done predominantly remotely but you should be located within the EU time zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) together with the Product Owner (Agile Team) and the ART Troika (primarily with the System Architect)
• Acts as consultant to the before mentioned individuals as well as to the Agile Team members
• Work with internal business customers of various levels to define new processes, business requirements and design high level solutions that align with both IT and business roadmaps
• Aligns cross-solution architecture together with the ART System Architect
• Helps to transition from existing technical platform to future best in class solutions
• Understand regulations related to the topic of PLM Configuration Management, assess impact on company internal functions such as R&D, Manufacturing, Service
• Follow SAFe principles and guidelines - Agile Ways of Working
• Coordinates and cooperates with a team of external consultants and developers on the Agile Team.
• Measures, tracks, and corrects outcomes based on metrics including SLA's, KPI's and user-experience, and customer satisfaction.
• Know-how
• Understands business processes governing the application and is able to establish strong links with other technical teams responsible for the application and product delivery.
• Develops business/technical critical knowledge within the area of PLM Configuration Management and is familiar with opinion leaders in the field.
• Ensures alignment to defined technology roadmap and Clients wide Architecture principles
• Assists in the development of others by coaching and sharing his/her experiences and knowledge in the field of expertise.

Experience:

• 10+ years hands on PLM experience
• Area of Knowledge is on SAP PLM, knowledge of other PLM tools like Siemens Team Center or PTC Windchill is preferred, other solutions on the market are welcome, too.
• Hands-on experience with PLM systems (preferably during a digital transformation).
• Familiarity with SAP (S4) or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.