Planisware Business Analyst

5 years

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Full Time

Job Description

Summary:

As a Planisware Business Analyst, you will serve as a crucial link between the business and IT departments. Your primary goal is to align Planisware's Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) processes with FORVIA’s engineering and product strategies.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders from PMO, engineering, finance, and IT to gather and document business & functional requirements through various methods such as workshops, interviews, and process mapping.
  • Translate these requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, data models, and necessary solution documentation.
  • Configure and administer Planisware Enterprise modules and related tools including portfolio, project, resource forecasting, scenario modeling, and reporting tools like PEX.
  • Analyze business processes to identify gaps and propose enhanced PPM solutions regarding budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and alerts.
  • Partner with IT/development teams and vendor resources for enhancements, release management, and integrations with systems such as ERP, PLM, and JIRA.
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and manage test case creation as well as production hypercare activities.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation including configuration guides, business rules, process flows, and release notes.
  • Deliver end-user training and change management initiatives; create informative training materials and lead workshops.
  • Monitor and ensure data integrity and system performance through regular audits and configuration reviews.
  • Provide consistent ongoing support (L1/L2) and ticket management through ServiceNow or similar tools.
  • Stay informed about Planisware releases and best practices while identifying opportunities to optimize PPM processes across FORVIA.

Key Requirements:

  • 5+ years of business analysis experience in PPM or enterprise systems, including a minimum of 3 years working with Planisware.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and defining PPM KPIs.
  • Proficient in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and managing an Agile backlog.
  • Expertise in Planisware configuration: modules, formulas, reporting (PEX), and scenario planning.
  • Strong SQL/data analysis skills paired with proficiency in Excel, PowerQuery, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.
  • Experience with ITSM systems such as ServiceNow and a solid understanding of ITIL processes.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management, workshops, and training facilitation.
  • Able to effectively collaborate across global teams and time zones.

Nice to Have:

  • Planisware certification (Associate/Specialist).
  • Prior experience in automotive, engineering, or product lifecycle fields.
  • Familiarity with integrations related to ERP, PLM, or JIRA systems.
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum) and the software development lifecycle.
  • Additional beneficial skills include: data modeling, testing (UAT), and knowledge of DevOps practices.

Other Details:

This role supports remote work opportunities and involves collaboration with diverse teams across various time zones. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of PPM and its applications in the engineering domain.

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