Description
Design enterprise integration architecture across PLM, ERP, PIM and SCM systems.
Define API, file, event and CDC-based integration approaches.
Design data harmonization, entity resolution, relationship discovery, conflict resolution and data lineage.
Design the canonical Product Memory data model.
Evaluate and recommend open-source databases/data stores through a trade study and POC.
Design secure, air-gapped integration architecture.
Evaluate technologies such as Apache Camel, Apache NiFi, Debezium, PostgreSQL, pgvector, Apache AGE, Iceberg, Qdrant, OpenSearch, etc.
Prepare architecture, technical approach, project plan and effort/resource estimates for the RFP.
Participate in client presentations, technical deep-dives and solution discussions.
Must Have
- Enterprise/Solution/Integration Architecture.
- Strong experience integrating PLM with ERP, PIM and/or SCM.
- Experience with enterprise data architecture, data modeling and entity resolution.
- Strong understanding of data lineage, master data and data governance.
- Hands-on experience with open-source integration technologies and databases.
- Experience designing secure/private or air-gapped environments.
- Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to understand an RFP, design a solution and provide accurate effort estimates.
Highly Preferred
- PTC FlexPLM/Windchill, Centric PLM or Siemens Teamcenter
- SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics
- Salsify, Akeneo, Syndigo, inRiver
- Blue Yonder, Kinaxis or E2open
- Apache Camel, NiFi, Debezium
- PostgreSQL, pgvector, Apache AGE, Iceberg, JanusGraph, Qdrant, Milvus or OpenSearch
- Retail / Consumer Products / CPG experience