Windchill PLM Manager
Please note I have direct access to the Hiring Director on this position. Compensation: Base Salary + 20% Bonus + $20K LTIP Position is 100% Remote We are a leading global biotech company in our niche, committed to improving human health through scientific innovation. With a 50+ year legacy of excellence, our publicly traded organization employs over 7,000 global team members, holds 750+ product patents, and generates $6.6 billion in revenue with $153 million in profits. In the past year alone, we launched 7 new products while maintaining our active commitment as a dedicated philanthropic institution. The Windchill PLM Manager provides global leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the enterprise Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) application portfolio within a large global organization. This role leads a team of 12 Windchill staff and strategic delivery partners, manages a global PTC Windchill platform supporting 4,000+ users. The Windchill PLM Manager partners closely with cross-functional executive stakeholders to ensure system stability, regulatory compliance, platform reliability, and alignment with overall business goals.
Responsibilities
Direct, mentor, and develop a global team of 12 Windchill leads, functional analysts, developers, and external consulting partners. Own the global PTC Windchill PLM/QMS application roadmap, system upgrades, lifecycle planning, and continuous platform improvements, Ensure all application lifecycle activities comply with global regulatory standards, quality guidelines, and validation requirements. Partner with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to align application delivery with strategic enterprise priorities. Oversee application integrations connecting Windchill to core enterprise systems and middleware platforms. Manage functional group budgets, operational expenses, software licensing, and strategic technology vendor relationships. Drive project delivery frameworks, resource planning, service management standards, and operational risk mitigation across the portfolio. Environment consists of a large-scale, AWS-hosted PTC Windchill v13.x environment supporting 4,000+ global users across Windchill QMS, Document Management, Change Management, and Change Control modules, with custom Windchill Java/J2EE application development and multi-system integration utilizing Dell Boomi and SAP BTP, computer system validation (CSV), and ISO and FDA regulatory compliance.\
Qualifications
Must have 10+ years of enterprise application experience, with 3-5+ years of Windchill PLM Management experience (will consider other PLM platforms: Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, etc.). Experience directly leading teams of 8+ Windchill staff and managing third-party partners. Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise PLM and QMS application portfolios. Familiarity with software governance, system validation, quality management compliance, and IT service management principles. Strong background in vendor relations, contract negotiations, operational budget management, resource allocation, strategic planning, executive communication, team building, and leadership skills. Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 3 year vested $20K LTIP, 6% matching 401K (vested immediately); 6 Weeks PTO, HMO/PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; paid company holidays, flexible spending plans/HSA, tuition reimbursement and a casual work environment.