DirecciónBusiness Analyst IT - PLM
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The "Business Analyst IT - PDM/PLM' will be working with Engineering teams, Manufacturing user community and other key business partners to understand their business challenges, solve problems, define as-is and to-be processes, and define business requirements and convert these to functional requirements of a PLM IT solution using Gates' Windchill suite of PLM products. This position works independently with guidance only in complex situations and may lead small functional teams or projects. Responsibilities include - planning, coordinating and facilitating workshops/requirements gathering sessions, developing and presenting strong business case presentations and proposals for improved process and system solutions, defining program plans and providing oversight of tasks and action items. You will provide inputs on test strategy for user acceptance, creating and executing test scripts and provide support for external projects where PLM input is required.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct process gap identification and analysis for PLM and adjoining processes
- Serve as an interface within PLM (IT), Engineering and Manufacturing for the purpose of business technology alignment, solution discovery, solution design and delivery.
- Architect and design complex business process/business application solutions to address cross functional needs and convert design to functional and technical specifications. Oversee software application configuration, prepare, and execute testing (unit, integration, performance, acceptance) and data conversions.
- Contribute to business requirements definition, develop functional requirements, design functional solution, document test scenarios for the solution, review testing scope and results, execute feature/solution and performance testing, work with end users to perform user acceptance testing and support solution deployment activities.
- Monitor specific PLM IT systems or set of systems for availability and performance and report anomalies through predefined process. Participate in evaluation/recommendation of fixes, point releases, major upgrades, and new systems.
- Contribute support services to Gates IT and PLM team and review / complete root cause analysis of incidents (often working with other teams), review / recommend preventative actions
- Deliver project and support services within area of responsibility within allocated budget.
- Understand the current PLM solution and play back to the business team, management and provide clarifications
- Mentor and trains team members in product functionality, development and testing guidelines, tools, and methodologies
- Conduct process gap identification and analysis for PLM and adjoining processes
- Serve as an interface within PLM (IT), Engineering and Manufacturing for the purpose of business technology alignment, solution discovery, solution design and delivery.
- Architect and design complex business process/business application solutions to address cross functional needs and convert design to functional and technical specifications. Oversee software application configuration, prepare, and execute testing (unit, integration, performance, acceptance) and data conversions.
- Contribute to business requirements definition, develop functional requirements, design functional solution, document test scenarios for the solution, review testing scope and results, execute feature/solution and performance testing, work with end users to perform user acceptance testing and support solution deployment activities.
- Monitor specific PLM IT systems or set of systems for availability and performance and report anomalies through predefined process. Participate in evaluation/recommendation of fixes, point releases, major upgrades, and new systems.
- Contribute support services to Gates IT and PLM team and review / complete root cause analysis of incidents (often working with other teams), review / recommend preventative actions
- Deliver project and support services within area of responsibility within allocated budget.
- Understand the current PLM solution and play back to the business team, management and provide clarifications
- Mentor and trains team members in product functionality, development and testing guidelines, tools, and methodologies
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 2- 4 years of IT solution design experience in the areas of PLM (Windchill), CAD, Engineering and Manufacturing business process is required.
- Solid experience in converting business requirements to functional requirements and solution design is mandatory. Should be able to come up with high level designs and functional designs for the solution.
- Good understanding of Windchill PLM system and associated process like BOM Management, Part Management, EBOM, MBOM, Configuration Management, Requirements management, etc
- 2 years of experience in business administration of Windchill.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in requirements gathering and business process mapping in PLM/Engineering function of a discrete or process manufacturing industry.
- Experience in providing solutions using Windchill and associated CAD Integrations such as Creo, Solidworks, Catia etc.
- Experience in providing IT solutions for a complex enterprise software application landscape with challenging integration and data exchange requirements
- Knowledge of Java, RDMS, Linux, and SQL queries.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical language with all levels of staff and management
Preferred Qualifications
Successful completion of PTC certification would be a plus- Experience working with geographically distributed teams of developers, architects, and other support resources.
- Experience working with Infrastructure teams on performance related issues (e.g., network, storage, CPU, memory, application, database)
- Experience in "Process Manufacturing' industry and knowledge of related processes like recipe management is highly desirable.
- Experience with other PLM applications like SAP/PLM, Teamcenter etc will be a plus.
- Knowledge of SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems and experience with integration to Windchill.
WHY GATES?Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.WORK ENVIRONMENTAt Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?#LI-MC1
