PLM Windchill Consultant
Job Title: PLM Windchill Consultant (SAP / PTC) Location: Remote (Supporting Rancho Cordova, CA) Duration: 3-Year Contract Pay Rate: $50–55/hr
Overview
We are seeking a PLM Windchill Consultant to support a large consulting engagement with a Fortune 1000 client. This role focuses on the post-implementation (“operate phase”) of an existing SAP–PTC Windchill environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead, supporting a small team (4 resources) while owning system operations, enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts. This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead and mentor a team of 4 supporting the Windchill PLM environment
- Serve as the primary liaison between business and IT stakeholders
- Drive ticket triage, prioritization, and status updates
- Provide guidance on system improvements, enhancements, and best practices
System Operations & Administration
- Manage day-to-day operations of Windchill (12.x), including system health, uptime, and performance
- Configure and maintain lifecycles, workflows, and data structures
- Oversee user roles, access controls, and security permissions
- Ensure data integrity, version control, and compliance standards
- Perform system updates, patches, and upgrades
Support & Issue Resolution
- Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain users
- Troubleshoot system issues and lead root cause analysis
- Manage tickets, defects, and requests via ServiceNow or similar tools
- Ensure SLA adherence across incident and problem management
Enhancements & Integration
- Design and implement system enhancements and customizations
- Support integrations between Windchill and SAP S/4
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and middleware integrations (e.g., Boomi)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
Required Qualifications
- 6–7+ years of experience with PTC Windchill / SAP PLM environments
- Strong experience with Windchill 12.x (Product Lifecycle Management)
- Hands-on experience with Java / J2EE
- Experience developing REST APIs and system integrations
- Experience integrating PLM data with SAP S/4 (Boomi or similar tools)
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage deliverables
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting a Fortune 1000 environment
- Background working in consulting or large-scale implementations