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Purpose:
Design and implement scalable, reliable, and integrated PLM systems architecture for LIXIL. The Solution Architect (m/f/d) will play a key role in defining the global PLM roadmap, system requirements, evaluating technologies, and developing solutions to enable LIXIL’s PLM strategy and satisfy business needs.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support the Global PLM Leader in developing and managing PLM strategies and a multi-year PLM technology roadmap.

  • Define PLM system requirements based on business objectives, user needs, and regulatory requirements.

  • Evaluate and recommend PLM technologies, platforms, and tools to support system architecture goals; work closely with the development team (Application Consultants) to conduct research and collect data.

  • Define PLM system architecture and components, including Data models, Workflows and UI

  • Design and implement PLM integrations with enterprise systems such as PDM, CAx, PPM

  • Apply LIXIL's architectural and data governance standards and ensure global consistency and maintainability.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of business requirements, technical solutions, and PLM strategy.

  • Work with IT to ensure availability, scalability, and security of the PLM system such as maintenance, upgrades, patches

  • Monitor KPIs related to PLM operations and take corrective actions when necessary.

  • Conduct system performance analysis and optimization.

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to the development team (Application Consultants).

  • Oversee vendor interactions and enforce data governance compliance.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

  • several years of experience in IT systems architecture.

  • Experience with leading PLM platforms such as S/4 PLM and S/4 ECTR

  • Deep understanding of PLM concepts and best practices.

  • Experience designing and implementing complex, distributed PLM systems.

  • Strong skills in system design: scalability, reliability, performance, and security.

  • Proficiency with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud

  • Knowledge of networking protocols, security standards, and data management technologies.

  • Strong Functional SAP knowledge including SAP Basis background and knowledge of S/4 HANA suite

  • Hands-on enterprise implementation experience, including full project lifecycles across multiple PLM modules.

  • Experience coordinating multiple workstreams.

  • Agile methodology experience (Scrum)

  • Proficiency in programming languages

  • Fluent German and English required