Application Architect - EHS, Quality & PLM Systems

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio Your role and responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of enterprise systems across EHS, Quality Management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) domains. This role supports end-to-end solution architecture, partnering with business stakeholders to drive compliance, efficiency, and digital transformation across regulated environments.Key Responsibilities • Lead architecture, design, and implementation of applications across EHS, TrackWise, Veeva Vault, and PLM platforms. • Define end-to-end solution blueprints including data models, system integrations, workflow configuration, and security standards. • Partner with business teams to gather requirements, translate needs into scalable technical solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles. • Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, and life-cycle management for Quality, Compliance, and EHS applications. • Provide technical leadership across multiple project teams, ensuring best-practice implementation for cloud and on-prem systems. • Develop integration strategies between Quality Systems (TrackWise, Veeva), PLM platforms, ERP, and other business applications. • Ensure systems comply with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP, ISO, OSHA) and internal governance policies. • Troubleshoot complex application issues and guide root-cause analysis and long-term remediation efforts. • Stay current with industry trends, new platform capabilities, and emerging digital technologies. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US. Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise • · 8-10+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or solution design. • Strong hands-on experience with: o EHS Applications (Enablon, Sphera, Intelex, or similar) o TrackWise (QMS workflows, configurations, integrations) o Veeva Vault (QMS, RIM, or QualityDocs solutions) o PLM systems (Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, PTC Windchill, or Agile PLM) • Solid understanding of quality processes, change management, CAPA, complaints, audit management, and product lifecycle workflows. • Experience designing API-based integrations (REST/SOAP), middleware platforms, and enterprise data flows. • Knowledge of GxP, validation processes (CSV), and regulated system documentation. • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership abilities. • Strong hands on experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) • Fullstack Java development experience Preferred technical and professional experience • Experience working in Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, or Chemical Industries. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Architecture certifications (TOGAF, SAFe, Veeva, or vendor-specific PLM certifications). 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