Lead FlexPLM Software Solution Engineer (Open to Atlanta)

BECOME PART OF THE CONVERSE TEAM

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. The company seeks individuals who can innovate, dream, and collaborate. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, inspiring imagination, and working as a team to build a better tomorrow. We’re looking for leaders, visionaries, and achievers who can collectively push Converse forward into new and exciting directions.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will join the Digital Design & Merchandising, Product Creation, Planning, and Manufacturing Technology team at Converse, collaborating globally with key stakeholders across the organization. Your role will focus on driving strategic initiatives for Product Innovation and Product Creation technologies. As the Lead Software Solutions Engineer for our key digital solution, VibeIQ, you will ensure alignment of our technology outcomes with business priorities, working alongside Product Innovation, Design, and Merchandising specialists, external technology vendors, as well as internal product and engineering teams to deliver meaningful solutions.

In addition, your collaboration will include exposure to systems like Browzwear, CLO 3D, Flex PLM, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Substance by Adobe, amplifying our capabilities across the full lifecycle of product creation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are searching for an experienced Lead FlexPLM Software Solutions Engineer with a strong background in Digital Solutions, Product Management, and Retail Technologies to oversee the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions. You will lead the integration of technologies that include Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), 3D Product Creation, and data management to support Converse's strategic goals. Your contributions will empower creative teams and enable cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation in product design, merchandising, and planning.

The ideal candidate will have:

• This role is open to remote work , candidates must be located in Atlanta , Boston, Oregon Metro area
• 8+ years of experience in product management or software development, especially in the retail industry or digital product creation spaces.
• 5+ years of experience with PLM systems of smilar (e.g., FlexPLM, VibeIQ, Windchill, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with 3D product design tools such as Browzwear, CLO 3D, KeyShot, or Adobe Substance 3D.
• Proficiency in stakeholder and vendor management, including strategic execution, negotiation, and communication.
• "Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Certification in platforms like PTC FlexPLM, , or VibeIQ is a plus.
• Experience working with APIs, RESTful services, and microservices architecture.
• Working knowledge of data pipelines and integration tools like AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, PowerBI, etc.
• Proven experience with cloud solutions, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, S3) and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow to manage Agile workflows effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• An ability to excel in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment—including teams across different time zones.
• Experience with 3D product creation is highly desired 

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.