Windchill Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Windchill data migration architecture, covering strategy, design, execution, and validation
• Define migration approach for parts, BOMs, documents, CAD data, change objects, and configurations
• Assess legacy systems and define data mapping, transformation rules, and cleansing strategy
• Design and govern migration using tools such as Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM), Info
  * Engine, ETL frameworks, and custom loaders
• Establish migration waves, cutover plans, and rollback strategies
• Ensure data quality, traceability, version history, and lifecycle integrity post-migration
• Lead migration rehearsals (mock runs), performance tuning, and volume testing
• Define and execute validation protocols, reconciliation reports, and sign-off criteria
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, ISO 13485, SOX, ITAR where applicable
• Collaborate with solution architects, functional consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders
• Mentor migration teams and review technical deliverables
• Support audit readiness and hypercare post go live

• 10+ years of experience in PLM implementations, with strong focus on Windchill data migration
• Hands-on expertise with PTC Windchill (12.x / 13.x) data model and core objects
• Proven experience migrating from legacy PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Enovia, Teamcenter, Agile, Smar Team, Matrix One)
• Strong understanding of Windchill object relationships, life cycles, workflows, and versioning
• Experience with CAD data migration (Creo, Solid Works, CATIA, NX)
• Working knowledge of SQL, Oracle/PostgreSQL, and data analysis techniques
• Experience handling large data volumes and complex dependency structures
• Strong understanding of regulated industry requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills