Solution Director- Product Lifecycle Management & Digital Thread

Our client, a leading global technology and engineering services organization , is seeking a senior technical leader to drive solution development across Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Thread, and lifecycle data governance engagements within the semiconductor and advanced electronics industry.

This is a senior individual contributor role serving as a technical and solutioning authority in client-facing environments. The leader will bring deep expertise in how semiconductor and high-tech organizations manage engineering data, design artifacts, product configurations, and lifecycle information across complex product ecosystems. This role does not carry a sales quota.

Key Responsibilities

• Define solution approaches for PLM implementation, migration, modernization, and integration programs, including platform selection, data modeling, BOM management, change control, and configuration management.
• Architect Digital Thread solutions connecting engineering and design data (EDA, CAD, simulation), manufacturing data (MES, process specifications, quality records), and supply chain information into traceable end-to-end data flows.
• Shape engagement and delivery models for PLM modernization , including legacy system retirement, platform consolidation, and cloud migration of product data environments.
• Partner directly with engineering data leaders, CAD/EDA administrators, enterprise and IT architects, and product engineering executives to understand requirements and develop scalable solutions.
• Develop reusable solution patterns, reference architectures, and delivery playbooks for PLM and Digital Thread engagements.
• Contribute thought leadership around Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Twin integration, and AI-assisted engineering change and impact analysis .

Key Selection Criteria

Required

• 15+ years of experience across PLM, engineering data management, Digital Thread, or engineering transformation programs, ideally within semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environments .
• Deep expertise with at least one major PLM platform , such as:
• PTC Windchill
• Aras
• Strong understanding of PLM data models, system architectures, and integration patterns within complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor product data structures, including hierarchical BOMs, design revision management, IP block libraries, configuration management, and tape‑out-to-manufacturing handoffs .
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering and product-data requirements into client‑facing solutions and transformation roadmaps .
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science , or a related technical discipline.

Preferred

• Experience with MBSE methodologies and their integration with enterprise PLM environments.
• Knowledge of Digital Twin and Digital Thread architectures .
• Understanding of product compliance and traceability requirements, including RoHS, REACH, ITAR, and conflict minerals reporting .
• Experience supporting large-scale PLM transformation, platform consolidation, or engineering data modernization initiatives.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential executive search . Additional information regarding the organization, reporting structure, and broader mandate will be shared with qualified candidates during the search process.