Cloud Technical Architect , Manager

Overview

Cloud Technical Architect Manager responsible for leading a team of technical architects for PTC’s cloud-hosted PLM solutions.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop PLM Technical Architects across EMEA.
• Conduct performance management, career planning, and succession planning.
• Provide technical leadership for Windchill and related PLM cloud environments.
• Guide Technical System Assessments (TSAs), health checks, performance reviews, and architectural evaluations.
• Review customer architectures, integrations, customizations, and deployment strategies.
• Drive standardization and best practices with Cloud Operations and related teams.
• Partner across internal stakeholders for advisory, escalations, and governance meetings.

What you'll need

• 8+ years implementing, supporting, or architecting enterprise PLM solutions.
• 3+ years people management experience leading technical teams.
• Strong experience with PTC Windchill or comparable enterprise PLM platforms.
• Experience working in cloud-hosted environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and systems analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required; German language skills are advantageous.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Windchill architecture, upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration.
• Knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring platforms (Datadog, Splunk, Sumo Logic).
• Experience working within SaaS delivery organizations and supporting globally distributed teams.

Details

• Location: Munich, Germany.