Plm Solution Architect

This opportunity is opened because of the continuous exploration and integration of business value into ARAS PLM, and the need to have a dedicated IDS SA to secure the rationalization of solution approaches along the RUN phase.

SA mission contributes to the Project Roadmap and Deployment and provides proven practices for Implementation according to Global Aras Standards.

SA is a key role on ARAS PLM perimeter, translating the business needs/values expressed into technical solutions to be delivered by the development Team.

The PLM Solution Architect reports to:

- Information & Digital Services (IDS) Global PLM Owner.

The PLM Solution Architect interacts to:

- PLM Business stakeholders.
- IDS Support Level 2/3.
- Development Team. Team composed by developers in India (Chennai), France and Bulgaria (Sofia).

She/He will have interactions with IDS domains acting directly and indirectly in the proper PLM functioning and performance.

ARAS PLM Solution Architect responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Interact with Business stakeholders to organize and manage the PLM exploration, based on Business roadmap and priorities.
- Follow backlog lifecycle process.
- Define the structure of the data model (which objects, properties, relationships, etc), in coordination with PLM Data Modelers to review and final Data Model delivery.
- Check the data model implementation.
- Define technical approach how to implement a user story.
- Present technical solution to Development Team.
- Assist Developers and Business (Information Managers / Business Module Owners) on backlog items clarification.
- Present OOTB functionalities & PLM best practices.
- Do PoC and feasibility study (if needed).
- Estimate the implementation of designed solution (User stories in the backlog).
- Order US development as per functional dependencies.
- Update backlog estimation in Story Points during refinement period.
- Tag in ADO the technologies necessary for US development.
- Finalize and share mock-up to IM and development.
- Develop a mock-up to illustrate solution (support to dev.) and validate with business (UI/UX).
- Split (large) stories into smaller pieces, provide recommendations / SA to challenge IM on US (validity, content, split, merging).
- Identify and record functional dependencies between US and across features.
- Align Solution Approach / architectural vision and business context with Development (Technical Refinement).

Check the solution was implemented as specified / Execute Functional Code Review.

Must have:

- English: written & spoken.
- Technical Skills:

- PLM functional and technical architecture
- Azure DevOps
- Migration strategy definition
- C#, XML/XSLT, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Git
- MS SQL, MS Visual Studio
- Consolidated experience in exploring and developing ARAS Innovator.
- Capacity of managing several topics in parallel by demonstrating responsiveness.
- Having coordination, analysis, communication, and training skills.
- Well organized and able to prioritize workload in line with tight deadlines.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to deal effectively with ambiguity/changing priorities.
- Excellent team player with ability to work closely with others to deliver results.
- Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
- Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments (CI/CD).
- Experience with SAFe.
- Capacity to summarize and report.
- Knowledge in data modelling principles/methods including conceptual, logical & physical Data Models.

Nice to have:

- Experience with automated testing
- Experience with debugging, performance profiling and optimization.
- Knowledge of T.EN Onshore/Offshore project execution process.

Work experience:

- 2+ years’ experience on exploring and developing ARAS Innovator
- Prior experience in a technical leadership position on build/support activities