PLM Senior Solutions Architect

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect – PLM to lead strategy, roadmap, and delivery for next-generation Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions that empower engineering, design, and manufacturing excellence.
This role is ideal for a mechanical or manufacturing engineer-turned product strategist, with deep experience in PLM Platform like Windchill or Similar, who can translate technical expertise and customer insights into scalable platform capabilities.
The Senior Solution Architect will act as the bridge between Product engineering, Tech, and business functions, driving digital continuity, improving collaboration, and enabling smarter, faster product innovation through PLM modernization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

PLM Strategy & Vision

o    Define and drive the enterprise PLM strategy and roadmap to align with product development, engineering, and supply chain goals.
o    Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to transform legacy workflows into an integrated digital thread using best-in-class PLM practices.

Platform Ownership & Modernization
o    Lead initiatives to optimize and expand usage of PLM Windchill platforms ensuring seamless integration with CAD, ERP, and PDM systems.
o    Define user requirements, oversee configuration and validation, and partner with engineering and tech to enable scalable, reliable, and user-friendly platform enhancements.

Process Transformation & User Experience
o    Analyze current engineering and product data processes to identify inefficiencies and pain points.
o    Design intuitive, simplified workflows that accelerate collaboration across design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
o    Champion user adoption through training, documentation, and change enablement programs.

Stakeholder Collaboration
o    Serve as the liaison between engineering, tech, quality, and business teams to ensure alignment on product data, workflows, and release processes.
o    Drive decision-making and prioritization through structured governance and measurable value realization.

Governance & Continuous Improvement
o    Establish governance frameworks for data accuracy, version control, and process compliance.
o    Collect user feedback, track KPIs, and continuously evolve the PLM roadmap based on system performance and business needs.

Integration Leadership
o    Collaborate with enterprise architecture to integrate PLM with systems such as ERP, MES, PIM, and CAD, ensuring seamless data exchange and lifecycle traceability.

Preferred Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
•    8+ years of experience in PLM implementation, product configuration, or platform management within a technology, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
•    Hands-on experience with PLM ecosystems like PTC windchill or similar PLM platforms 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA, CATIA.
•    Proven ability to translate engineering workflows and business needs into product and platform requirements.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering and business domains.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or operations focus.
•    Background in product engineering, CAD/PDM, or engineering systems integration.
•    Experience leading PLM modernization or digital transformation projects across multi-site organizations.
•    Familiarity with agile product manag