Solution Architect

visit us at usa.siemens.com    |     learn more about us    |     view siemens speaks video    |     send this job to a friend We're Siemens, a global innovation company helping the needs of businesses, communities and employees right here in the US. From improving security at airports, to helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses of the heart, to reducing delivery time for forwarded mail and beyond, we're achieving the unexpected all because of our employees. Which is why we offer a work culture where ideas are free to fly, diversity programs that capture the strengths of thought rather than ethnicity, and mentoring and training programs that can take careers to new heights. And that's pretty inspiring. Because when you and 70,000 diverse minds innovate together, you can change the world. Imagine that. automation & control • building technologies • energy & power • financial services • hearing solutions industrial solutions • information & communication • lighting • medical solutions • transportation • water technologies Siemens is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Solution Architect   Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software’s open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm .Siemens PLM Software is growing its professional services organization; the group directly responsible for the success of implementing our customers PLM focused vision. This role would be responsible for translating business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for moderately complex IT solutions and integrating architecture. They will act as the ultimate authority on the architecture design to address business problems.  The role will provide hi-level strategic (3-5 year view) direction for Teamcenter design, deployment and rollout activities. Experience working on complex PLM projects requiring intermediate- to high-level industry knowledge and experience with construction or heavy industry preferred. Prerequisites and Essential Functions Align Client strategic (3-5 year horizon) initiatives and Teamcenter roadmap Define high-level functional and data architecture requirements and use cases mapped to product solutions. Work with application specialists in multiple areas to formulate an integrated solution to Client process requirements. Provide process and technology recommendations across all Client product development and manufacturing operations initiatives, based on current/future Client practices and data, current  product offerings, and PLM strategic product direction. Define plan and align to Client technology infrastructure standards and directions. Define strategy for migrating from current state, which today includes Siemens Teamcenter Portfolio (including TcEngineering, TcManufacturing, TcCommunity, TcEnterprise, Technomatix, IPEM, etc.) and also includes competing products, legacy systems, unique use cases and data, etc. Manage Portfolio of Client initiatives and the alignment over time with PLM product direction. Coordinate the planning, scheduling and delivery of  product solutions that meet Client functional and quality expectations on-time. Develop and communicate new release content and schedules. Mentor others on the application of Siemens PLM technology, products, processes, and standards. Requirements BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. 10 years of industry experience with at least 5 years of Teamcenter Engineering or PLM/PDM experience in implementation and customization. Strong team leading skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals in a wide range of situations which usually requires tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Well-developed organization / time management skills. Ability to multi task, prioritize and escalate tasks appropriately. A high level of organization and confidence in ones own ability to handle difficult customer issues, pull together appropriate resources and move forward to work toward resolution of ultimately customer satisfaction. Strong teaming/negotiating skills required to manage diverse customers and Siemens teams of approximately 25 to 100 (combined Siemens/Customer) resources. Must be able to travel up to 70% on occasion.Siemens is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its people.