IT Business Analyst - Traffic Solutions

PPG Industries • Greensboro, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an IT Business Analyst, you will be a member of the Frontline IT organization supporting PPG's Traffic Solutions team. You will interact daily with our users globally, address business issues through the appropriate application of new or existing technology and address & resolve user issues. This position is located in our office in Greensboro, North Carolina headquarters - we offer a hybrid work model. You will report to the IT Manager. Key Responsibilities Knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures in their area. Varied Responsibilities with moderately complex problem solving, independent analysis, and decision-making skills Experience in the use of technology in managing a business/function process Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to affect business change Strong analytical abilities and skills to evaluate alternative approaches and to recommend the most feasible and economical solutions Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to learn quickly to develop effective working relationships across a diverse team of functional, technical, and business partners Project Management Skills - ability to manage small to medium projects independently Technical skills to support user requests independently with standard tools if available Ability to support software delivery as needed with product manager interactions, specifications and user story development as needed Ability to develop test plans, coordinate testing efforts and manage change management as needed Ability to run scrum planning and stand-up sessions independently as needed Ability to support and document enhancements for ERP systems (i.e. SAP) Ability to support manufacturing execution systems (MES) Ability to support and enhance small to medium complexity MS PowerBI reports/applications Qualifications A four year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline or equivalent experience 6+ years of IT or a related discipline experience Must have a strong systems and process orientation Possess the ability and desire to foster the development of junior team members Prior experience working in ERPs is preferred Prior experience supporting manufacturing systems and integrations is preferred. Prior experience supporting MS PowerBI reports/applications is preferred. #LI-Hybrid About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

• A four year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of IT or a related discipline experience
• Must have a strong systems and process orientation
• Possess the ability and desire to foster the development of junior team members

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in ERPs is preferred
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing systems and integrations is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting MS PowerBI reports/applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures in their area.
• Varied Responsibilities with moderately complex problem solving, independent analysis, and decision-making skills
• Experience in the use of technology in managing a business/function process
• Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes
• Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to affect business change
• Strong analytical abilities and skills to evaluate alternative approaches and to recommend the most feasible and economical solutions
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to learn quickly to develop effective working relationships across a diverse team of functional, technical, and business partners
• Project Management Skills - ability to manage small to medium projects independently
• Technical skills to support user requests independently with standard tools if available
• Ability to support software delivery as needed with product manager interactions, specifications and user story development as needed
• Ability to develop test plans, coordinate testing efforts and manage change management as needed
• Ability to run scrum planning and stand-up sessions independently as needed
• Ability to support and document enhancements for ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
• Ability to support manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Ability to support and enhance small to medium complexity MS PowerBI reports/applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level