SAP Manufacturing PLM Windchill Integration Lead - Functional Managing Consultant

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SAP Manufacturing PLM Windchill Integration Lead – Functional Managing Consultant

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a SAP Manufacturing PLM Windchill Integration Lead – Functional Managing Consultant to support a federal government client operating within a classified environment. This role is responsible for leading the functional design, governance, and sustainment of the integration between SAP ERP/S4HANA and the PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform across defense and energy sector manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in both SAP engineering and materials management processes and PTC Windchill PLM, combined with the leadership capability to manage complex integration workstreams and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, IT, and program management stakeholders in a highly secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional lead for the SAP – PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integration workstream, defining end-to-end integration architecture, data flows, and process alignment between SAP ERP/S4HANA and the Windchill PLM platform
• Lead requirements-gathering workshops and solution design sessions with federal engineering, manufacturing, IT, and program management stakeholders to document PLM integration requirements and establish functional specifications
• Design and govern the bidirectional data exchange between SAP and Windchill including engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) to manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) synchronization, change order management, document management, and part master data alignment
• Manage the PLM integration workstream across the full program lifecycle – from design and build through testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization – while providing oversight and mentorship to junior consultants
• Collaborate with SAP functional consultants, Windchill administrators, and technical integration teams to translate functional PLM requirements into interface specifications, data mapping rules, and middleware configurations
• Define and execute integration testing strategies including unit testing, string testing, and end-to-end scenario validation across the SAP – Windchill integration boundary
• Identify and resolve functional integration gaps, data governance issues, and process misalignments between SAP and Windchill during design, testing, and steady-state operations
• Develop and maintain functional integration design documents, interface specifications, test scripts, cutover runbooks, and end-user training materials
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SAP – PLM Windchill integration best practices, advising on system enhancements, interface governance, and release update impacts across both platforms
• Ensure all PLM integration solutions remain compliant with federal defense engineering standards, configuration management requirements, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP configuration and implementation with demonstrated experience leading SAP – PLM integration efforts
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience working with PTC Windchill PLM in a configuration, integration, or functional lead capacity
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP – Windchill PLM integration including eBOM/mBOM synchronization, engineering change order management, document master data exchange, and part master alignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Required Skills

• Deep functional knowledge of SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM), Classification (CA), Document Management System (DMS), and Material Master data as they relate to PLM integration
• Hands-on experience designing and managing SAP – Windchill PLM integration including eBOM/mBOM synchronization, part and document master data exchange, and engineering change order workflows
• Working knowledge of PTC Windchill PLM including product structure management, change and configuration management, document vaulting, and workflow administration
• Experience leading PLM integration workstreams on complex SAP programs involving PTC Windchill or comparable PLM platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA)
• Ability to bridge functional and technical teams by translating PLM business process requirements into interface specifications, data mapping documents, and middleware configuration guidance
• Strong understanding of integration middleware technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Integration Suite, or equivalent) as they apply to SAP – PLM data exchange
• Familiarity with federal defense engineering and configuration management standards including MIL-STD-31000, MIL-HDBK-61, and EIA-649 as they relate to PLM data governance
• Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to convey complex PLM integration concepts to engineering, manufacturing, IT, and senior program leadership
• Experience working within federal, defense, or classified environments with adherence to strict cybersecurity, configuration management, and operational security protocols

Desired Skills

• PTC Windchill functional or administrator certification, or SAP PLM certification
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Engineering Control Center (ECTR) and its integration with Windchill for embedded PLM scenarios
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its impact on PLM data structures in defense program environments
• Knowledge of nuclear or defense product lifecycle and configuration management requirements applicable to DOE national laboratory or weapons complex environments
• Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery methodologies within federal IT programs
• Prior experience on DOE, DOD, or other federal agency SAP – Windchill PLM integration programs

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret (TS) or DOE Q clearance is required; eligibility for SCI access may be required depending on program assignment

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB &A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB &A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.