We are seeking a highly experienced Windchill PLM Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the assessment and strategic planning for a future upgrade to PTC Windchill 2027. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Windchill, strong business process knowledge, and a proven track record of PLM transformation programs within Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Medical Device organizations.
The consultant will evaluate the current Windchill implementation landscape, review customizations and integrations, assess business value and user impact of upgrading to Windchill 2027, and provide recommendations on optimal upgrade timing and execution strategy.
Required Skills & Experience
Windchill Expertise
12+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill.
Expertise across:
Windchill PDMLink
ProjectLink
MPMLink
PartsLink
Change Management
Document Management
Configuration Management
Strong knowledge of Windchill versions 12.x/13.x and roadmap toward Windchill 2027.
Experience with Windchill upgrades, migrations, and modernization programs.
Technical Skills
Windchill customization framework.
Java/J2EE, JSP, REST APIs.
Windchill Workflow, OIRs, ACLs, Data Model.
Windchill Integration Frameworks.
Database knowledge (Oracle, SQL Server).
Cloud and on-prem deployment architectures.
Business & Functional Expertise
Strong understanding of PLM business processes.
Product Development Lifecycle.
Engineering Change Management.
Design Control.
Product Data Governance.
Regulatory Compliance and Validation.
Domain Expertise (Mandatory)
Medical Devices Industry.
Understanding of regulated product development environments.
Knowledge of:
GxP
Design History File (DHF)
Device Master Record (DMR)
Risk Management Processes
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Ability to obtain and deploy a Windchill 2027 evaluation environment from PTC.
Hands-on installation, configuration, and sandbox assessment of Windchill 2027.
PTC Windchill certifications.
Experience working directly with PTC product teams.
Prior consulting experience in large-scale PLM transformations.
Experience preparing executive business cases and ROI assessments.
Knowledge of:
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
ISO 13485
Deliverables Expected
Current State Assessment Report
Windchill 2027 Readiness Assessment
Upgrade Impact Analysis
Customization Fit-Gap Assessment
Data Migration & Integration Impact Report
Business Benefits & ROI Assessment
Upgrade Roadmap with Recommended Insertion Points
Executive Presentation and Recommendations