General Motors

Technical Solution Architect & Strategy Lead – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Warren, Michigan, United States of America Full time

Job Description

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week.

About the role:

We are looking for a seasoned Technical Solution Architect & Strategy Lead to shape the vision, architecture, and long-term strategy of GM’s global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ecosystem. This role serves as a senior individual contributor and recognized expert in Siemens Teamcenter, driving high-impact solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and evolve the technical architecture for GM’s global PLM ecosystem, aligned with enterprise strategy.
  • Lead the design, integration, and optimization of Teamcenter-based solutions to support global collaboration and consistent product data.
  • Build and execute GM’s PLM technology roadmap, including Teamcenter SaaS migration, instance consolidation, and adoption of standard configuration capabilities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Teamcenter architecture, customization, data migration, and integration.
  • Solve complex, cross-functional business problems using strong systems thinking and technical leadership.
  • Develop improved methods, standards, and processes that elevate PLM capabilities enterprise-wide.
  • Mentor and guide global engineers, architects, and analysts to foster technical excellence and alignment.
  • Drive the reduction of legacy customizations and transition teams toward standard Teamcenter modules.
  • Ensure strong integrations between Teamcenter and CAD, ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems to support digital thread initiatives.
  • Lead technical due diligence, risk assessments, and solution validation for major PLM projects.
  • Communicate effectively across diverse audiences and influence stakeholders toward best practices.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 8+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), with expertise in Siemens Teamcenter architecture,  integrations, or solution design, or ANY large/similar ERP platforms.
  • 5+ years driving enterprise PLM initiatives in global, multi-site environments.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Proven experience leading PLM modernization or transformation programs, including cloud/SaaS migrations.
  • Strong understanding of PLM fundamentals: BOM management, change control (ECO/ECN), configuration/variant management, CAD data management, workflows, and lifecycle states.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps, lead system consolidation efforts, and drive adoption of standard SaaS features.
  • Experience creating change impact assessments and stakeholder communications.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams at scale.
  • Familiarity with AI applications in PLM is a plus.
  • Experience working in a matrixed global organization.

Success Measures

  • Delivery of key roadmap milestones (Teamcenter SaaS migration, Siemens technology adoption, reduction of redundant tools).
  • High stakeholder satisfaction and measurable business value delivered through PLM initiatives.
  • Consistent demonstration of innovation, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Information:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies

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