Planisware Technical Architect

Job Description: Planisware Technical Architect Location: Warren, MI or Austin, TX (Hybrid Onsite) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Planisware Technical Architect to lead the technical design, architecture, integration, and implementation of the enterprise Planisware platform. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority for Planisware solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, portfolio management processes, data strategy, security requirements, and the long-term platform roadmap. The successful candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, enterprise architects, product owners, systems analysts, integration teams, and implementation partners to deliver scalable and secure solutions supporting Product Development, R&D, PMO, and Planning organizations. Key Responsibilities - Define and maintain the overall technical architecture for Planisware implementations across enterprise business domains. - Establish scalable solution designs supporting enterprise portfolio management, project management, resource planning, financial planning, and scenario planning capabilities. - Design multi-environment strategies including development, testing, and production environments. - Lead technical configuration of the Planisware platform and guide development teams on customization, extensions, workflows, and automation. - Design and oversee integrations between Planisware and enterprise systems, including SAP, Jira, Active Directory, and SSO platforms. - Own the technical strategy for data conversion and migration activities, including design frameworks, validation approaches, reconciliation processes, and cutover plans. - Establish platform governance standards, technical operating procedures, and role-based security models. - Translate business requirements into technical solution designs and facilitate architecture reviews and design workshops. - Mentor internal resources and support the development of a Planisware Center of Excellence. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Experience: At least 8 years of enterprise application architecture experience, with a minimum of 5 years of specific Planisware implementation and configuration experience. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of Planisware Enterprise and Planisware SaaS architecture, resource and portfolio planning, project financial management, enterprise integrations, and data migration methodologies. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting automotive, manufacturing, engineering, or R&D organizations. - Experience implementing enterprise PPM solutions at a global scale. - Familiarity with SAP, Jira, Azure technologies, Power BI, ServiceNow, and Enterprise Data Lake architectures. - Experience establishing or operating a Portfolio Management Center of Excellence. - Planisware Developer certification. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click