PLM Business Analyst

Project overview

Job Description: Business Analyst PLM

Responsibilities

• Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering: Analysis of existing business processes, gathering and documenting business requirements, and translating these requirements into actionable solutions.
• Process Analysis and Optimization: Identification of weaknesses in existing workflows and development of proposals for improving processes and systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Close collaboration with business departments, especially development and purchasing, as well as coordination with the IT and development team.
• PLM Implementation and System Integration: Support in the introduction and further development of the PLM system, as well as in the integration with SolidWorks and, if applicable, existing ERP systems.
• Data Management and Data Quality: Analysis and cleaning of existing data sets, identification of inconsistencies, and harmonization and standardization of product master data.
• Definition of Standards and Guidelines: Development of proposals for uniform data structures, naming conventions, and processes for sustainable data quality assurance.
• Requirements and Solution Coordination: Coordination between business departments and the development team, clarification of business issues, and support of technical implementation.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Preparation, coordination, and execution of acceptance tests, as well as documentation and tracking of test results.
• Project Support: Support in preparing for go-live, coordination of open issues, and support of subsequent project phases.

Requirements

Technological Knowledge

• Experience as a Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer, or in a comparable position.
• Experience in IT implementation projects, ideally in the area of PLM, ERP, or Product Data Management.
• Understanding of business processes and the ability to systematically gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Experience in collaborating with various stakeholders from business and IT.
• Knowledge of system integration and the interplay of different enterprise systems.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and supporting implementation projects.
• Analytical and structured working style, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data management, data migration, or data harmonization is an advantage.
• Experience with one or more of the following systems is desirable:
• PLM Systems: Centric PLM, Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA, Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, or comparable solutions.
• CAD/PDM: SolidWorks or comparable systems.
• ERP Systems: Experience with ERP solutions and their integration into PLM system landscapes.
• Experience with Centric PLM is particularly welcome. Candidates with PLM experience from other industries, such as automotive or industrial, are also of interest.

Project details

Cologne

Working Hours: Full-time

Basically 1 day per week according to company policy

Project Environment: PLM, Product Data Management, and System Integration

About the Position

For an exciting transformation and implementation project, we are looking for a Business Analyst with experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM).

In this position, you will act as the interface between the business departments and the technical development team. You will analyze existing processes and system landscapes, identify optimization potential, gather business requirements, and support their implementation.

Part of the project involves analyzing, cleaning, and standardizing existing product master data, integrating it into the PLM system, and connecting it with SolidWorks. Furthermore, you will support coordination between the involved teams, the definition of new standards, and the execution of User Acceptance Tests (UAT).

• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 12 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Köln, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German