Client-Facing Job Description for Windchill Cloud Migration and Upgrade Program
The Cloud Migration Architect serves as the lead architect responsible for designing, governing and executing the migration of Windchill and associated applications including ACD, APE and ThingWorx to a secure cloud platform. The role owns cloud architecture, migration strategy, security, disaster recovery, performance engineering, cutover planning and operational readiness.
Minimum 12 years experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture; 8+ years delivering Azure and/or AWS migrations; strong understanding of PLM platforms including Windchill; experience in HA/DR, security, networking and enterprise integrations.
Azure, AWS, VMware, Windows/Linux, Active Directory, Entra ID, Load Balancers, Networking, Storage, Database Platforms, Windchill Infrastructure, Security Architecture, PowerShell, Terraform, Monitoring and Observability tools.
Deliverables Cloud Architecture Document; Migration Strategy; Security Design; Target Environment Design; HA/DR Design; Migration Runbooks; Cutover Plan; Risk Register; Operational Readiness Assessment; Knowledge Transfer Package. Success Criteria Successful migration within approved downtime window; zero critical security findings; DR drill successfully completed; performance meets or exceeds baseline; successful UAT and production acceptance; stable hypercare period; operational handover accepted by client. Detailed Accountability Matrix Cloud Strategy and Governance Own end-to-end planning, design, validation, governance, risk mitigation and successful execution for this capability area, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and program milestones. Migration Planning and Execution Own end-to-end planning, design, validation, governance, risk mitigation and successful execution for this capability area, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and program milestones. Security and Compliance Own end-to-end planning, design, validation, governance, risk mitigation and successful execution for this capability area, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and program milestones. Infrastructure Architecture Own end-to-end planning, design, validation, governance, risk mitigation and successful execution for this capability area, ensuring al
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