PLM Solution Architect
K&K Talents is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in the UK who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.
Role: Principal PLM Solution Architect
Location: London, UK
Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities:
Enterprise PLM Solution Architecture — Design, Integration, and Delivery Enablement
As a Principal – PLM Solution Architect, you will serve as the technical and architectural authority for large, complex PLM initiatives, with a strong preference for Teamcenter. You are accountable for defining end-to-end PLM solution architecture, ensuring alignment across business requirements, system design, integrations, data models, and non-functional requirements.
Success in this position is defined by your ability to translate business and engineering needs into scalable PLM architectures, guide delivery teams, and ensure solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
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Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
Define end-to-end PLM solution architecture for enterprise implementations, with Teamcenter as the primary platform
Translate business, engineering, and IT requirements into logical and physical solution designs
Own architecture artifacts including system landscapes, integration patterns, data models, and deployment views
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security, and non-functional requirements
Provide architectural governance and design assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle
Technical Leadership & Delivery Support
Act as the technical authority for PLM solution decisions across design and implementation phases
Guide and mentor solution designers, technical leads, and development teams
Support configuration, customization, and extension design while balancing standard platform capabilities
Troubleshoot complex architectural and integration issues and drive resolution
Integration & Data Architecture
Design and govern integrations between Teamcenter and adjacent enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, MES, ALM, CAD, data platforms)
Define PLM data models, data migration strategies, and master data alignment
Ensure data integrity, performance, scalability, and lifecycle traceability across systems
Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration
Collaborate with business, engineering, and IT stakeholders to validate architectural decisions
Work closely with Siemens and other technology vendors to align on product capabilities and roadmaps
Support sales and pursuit teams by contributing to solution architectures, estimates, and technical responses
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Required Qualifications
15+ years of experience in PLM solution architecture and implementation, with deep expertise in Teamcenter
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale PLM solutions in complex environments
Strong hands-on knowledge of Teamcenter architecture, configuration, customization, and deployment models
Experience integrating PLM with ERP, MES, ALM, CAD, and other enterprise systems
Solid understanding of data models, lifecycle management, and engineering processes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior stakeholders
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Note: Applicants for employment in UK should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.