PLM Solution Architect (German Language Skills Required)

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