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Windchill Data Migration Solution Architect Remote - Cognizant
Solutions Architect
Design and lead end‑to‑end Windchill data migration solutions, handling parts, BOMs, documents, CAD data and change objects using tools like Windchill Bulk Migrator, Info*Engine and custom ETL pipelines.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the complete Windchill migration architecture, from strategy and design through execution and validation.
- Assess legacy PLM systems, create data mapping, transformation rules, and cleansing strategies for parts, BOMs, documents, CAD files, and change objects.
- Design migration processes using Windchill Bulk Migrator, Info*Engine, ETL frameworks, and custom loaders, ensuring version history and lifecycle integrity.
- Plan migration waves, cut‑over schedules, and rollback procedures, and conduct mock migration rehearsals to mitigate risk.
- Monitor data quality, traceability, and post‑migration validation, providing governance and issue resolution.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience architecting large‑scale data migrations, preferably with Windchill or other PLM platforms.
- Strong knowledge of ETL tools, SQL, and programming (Java or similar) for custom data loaders.
- Hands‑on experience with CAD data formats and BOM structures.
- Proven ability to design migration strategies, cut‑over plans, and rollback mechanisms.
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills to lead cross‑functional teams.