Solution Architect, Product Lifecycle Management (REMOTE)

Job Description Summary

This role is part of the TGS Platform Solutions and Services organization and will act as Solution Architect for the area of Product Lifecyle Management.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Master Data Management with a strong understanding of the Product Master domain & Product Information Management solutions. The selected candidate will interface with business partners, managed services organizations and BD technology teams to ensure the delivery of Product Information Management projects and operations.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Job Description :

Design, architect, build, test, and support Product Lifecyle Management solutions & enhancements in collaboration with our strategic system integrators

Technical co-lead of the Siemens Teamcenter & Polarion platforms in partnership with BD business product owners

Collaborate with Business Partner teams, Platform Solutions analysts, Development teams to elicit and translate business requirements into Functional Design and Technical Specifications

Lead and participate in solution design workshops with TGS strategic system integrators to deliver solutions that scale across businesses, functions, and regions

Provide technical support to develop integrated solutions across cross-functional business processes, applications, and platforms

Lead solution architecture and prototype technical solutions for Product Lifecycle Management

Improve delivery quality through unit testing, regression testing and performing FUT verification

Facilitate & collaborate with global vendor support teams to ensure break fix issues are resolved in a timely manner

Oversee root cause analysis for break fixes & identify permanent resolutions through software fix or business process changes

Qualifications :

Proven functional / technical professional with full lifecycle Teamcenter / Polarion implementation experience and at least 5 years of experience working with the Siemens tech stack.

Proven experience with implementation of Siemens best practices and implementation of out of the box features

Proven experience with PLM release management, regression testing, and validation

Proven ability to translate business process and user requirements into functional requirements and solution design

Ability to influence others across various levels in the organization, work independently, and manage through ambiguity

Ability to effectively balance and prioritize multiple projects concurrently

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the PLM domain

Experience managing / overseeing SI delivery partners

Experience managing SDLC deliverables in a GxP setting

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizing, planning and priority setting skills

Preferred Skills :

Experience with other R&D / PLM solutions

Experience integrating PLM solutions with other SAP and non-SAP manufacturing & Quality platforms

Experience working with MuleSoft as a middleware platform

Experience working in a large matrixed and FDA regulated corporation

Domain experience in the Life Sciences Industry

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and / or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.