GSI Partner Technical Strategist

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. The GSI Partner Technical Strategist – Fellow will serve as the senior‑most technical leader driving solution development, validation, and innovation with Global System Integrators (GSIs) across the Americas. Global System Integrators (GSIs) are large consulting and IT services organizations that specialize in designing, implementing, and managing complex technology solutions for enterprise clients. These firms have extensive experience collaborating with technology vendors like PTC to deliver innovative, AI‑driven solutions and digital transformation initiatives across various industries. Unlike traditional partner support roles, this position is focused on driving strategic co‑creation, enabling GSIs to architect differentiated PTC‑powered solutions—particularly AI‑driven offerings—and ensuring GSI technical readiness, maturity, and long‑term alignment with PTC product and SaaS direction. Key Responsibilities Strategic GSI Technical Leadership & Direction Serve as the primary senior technical authority for GSI partner solution development across the Americas. Define the technical strategy and architectural direction for how GSIs build with PTC technologies—especially AI‑enabled solutions , data architectures, and next‑gen SaaS integrations. Establish centralized, scalable frameworks supporting GSI technical engagement, consistent with the baseline emphasis on repeatable and unified processes. Solution Co‑Creation & AI Innovation with GSIs Lead deep technical workshops, co‑development sessions, and solution incubation initiatives with GSI engineering and delivery teams. Guide GSIs in designing and validating solution architectures. Architect, model, and review AI‑driven solution patterns , using PTC’s portfolio and cloud capabilities to enable sophisticated, scalable partner offerings. Ensure partner‑built solutions—especially AI and integration‑heavy solutions—adhere to PTC architectural standards and SaaS guardrails. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Technical Governance Partner closely with Customer Success , Product Management, and R&D to guide GSI development efforts, aligning with the original expectations for internal coordination. Translate complex product and AI capability updates into actionable guidance for GSI architects and delivery leads. Evaluate GSI maturity levels, including AI readiness, technical depth, and long‑term build capability. Operational Excellence, Visibility & Ecosystem Impact Provide executive‑level reporting on GSI technical investment impact, solution maturity, and partner readiness. Identify opportunities for standardization and reuse of AI patterns, architectures, and accelerators across the GSI ecosystem. Thought Leadership & Field Evangelism Serve as a PTC technical thought leader to senior GSI technical stakeholders, driving ecosystem adoption of new product capabilities and AI innovations. Represent PTC in strategic conversations with GSI leadership, including CTO, VP Engineering, or Practice Leads. Required Skills & Experience Technical & Domain Expertise Deep understanding of PTC solutions Expertise in AI/ML solution patterns, cloud‑native architectures, and enterprise integration models strongly desired. Strong capability to synthesize incomplete information, define architectures, and drive clarity among diverse product and partner stakeholders. Professional Skills Exceptional communication skills suited for GSIs, C‑level technical audiences, and senior partner engineering teams. Ability to navigate multiple concurrent solution development engagements with high visibility. Experience 12+ years in partner‑facing or customer‑facing senior technical roles, including architecture leadership or solution incubation with GSIs. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, or related field. Experience building AI‑powered enterprise solutions or platforms strongly preferred. Ability to travel up to 25% within the Americas as needed. PTC carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $190,000. The salary range reflects a good‑faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP) which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and if you are an office‑assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to plan eligibility and other terms and conditions. For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page. Applications will be accepted on an on‑going basis. At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 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If you share our passion for problem‑solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here. Required skills: digital transformation, SaaS. Required languages: English #J-18808-Ljbffr PTC