Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
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 worlds 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 are looking for experienced PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Solution Architects who will play a key role in leading successful customer deployments of innovator solutions. This role will lead the technical implementation team in the planning, elaboration, design, construction, and transition of solutions that exceed customer requirements. The PLM Solution Architect has overall technical ownership of the delivered software solution. Demonstration of technical leadership, large team management, organization skills, and the ability to negotiate with key customer stakeholders are essential in ensuring success.
Core Responsibilities
- 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 businessvalue
- Develop conceptual solution architecture using combination of standard and custom applications to produce end-to-end customersolution
- Lead as well as support the development of requirements specifications, Use Cases, and functionalspecifications
- Perform solution analysis and develop customer facing proposals and contribute to the development of proposals / statements ofwork
- Transform customer requirements to technical solutions through a thorough understanding of the Aras Innovator suite oftools
- Lead or participate in the delivery ofProof of Conceptengagements at key prospects
- Provide input to the professional services team regarding methodology andtools
- Provide coaching and mentoring to other team members asnecessary
- Assign tasks to project members and reviews the teams work products to ensure that they are accurate and consistent. Supervises and manages project teams as appropriate.
- Supervise and manage technical teams that may be located either are onsite or offshore
Skills
- Professionally interact and communicate with customers and internal teammembers
- Clearly demonstrate the ability to work with minimalsupervision
- Have a thorough understanding oflarge scaleenterprise 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.
- Technically self-sufficient with data modeling techniques, SQLServerand 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
- Experienced with data migration techniques from legacysystems
- Proven strong project management skills with accountability for end-to-enddelivery
- Strong planning, problem solving, and decision makingskills
- Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changingpriorities
- Ability to support multiple projects concurrently asrequired
- Must have exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentationskills
- Strong rapport and relationship building skills with both internal individuals and external customers. Must be an effective communicator in difficult customersituations
Experience
- Bachelors orMastersdegree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 10 years of PLM deployment experience
- Proven track record in leading large, enterprise PLM software deployments in an Architect role
- Demonstrated experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, VS Team Services, etc.
- 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, ManufacturingProcess Planning, CMII changemanagement
- Must be able to travel 50%, primarily regional with frequent1-2day tripsas required
***Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
We were recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers, Q3 2025. Feedback from our community has established Aras as a top ranked PLM vendor in online review services like G2 and Gartner Peer Insights.
With over 700 employees in 11 countries, were looking to add to our incredible team. If youre passionate about helping develop next generation product innovation, we encourage you to apply!
- Flexible paid time offto recharge when you need it, plus company-paid holidays and a dedicatedGlobal Wellness Day.
- A401(k) plan with company matchto help you invest in your future.
- Robust health coverage, including generous medical, dental, and vision insurance with high premium contributions and deductible reimbursement.
- Company-paid life insurance, as well asshort- and long-term disability coveragefor added peace of mind.
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