PLM Business Analyst

ArcherGrey•Chicago, IL

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a Business Analyst with strong testing and quality assurance capabilities to support enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementations. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge business needs with system capabilities while ensuring solutions are thoroughly validated through structured testing practices. You will play a key role across the delivery lifecycle—driving requirements, supporting system design, and leading testing efforts to ensure successful deployment of PLM solutions in complex enterprise environments.

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within enterprise IT implementations
Direct experience supporting system implementations with a strong emphasis on testing and validation activities
Experience with PLM platforms (Aras Innovator preferred)
Demonstrated experience with enterprise testing practices, including QA and UAT execution
Ability to develop high-quality documentation, including requirements, process flows, and test artifacts
Strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and enterprise architecture concepts
Working knowledge of databases and data validation techniques
Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), especially Agile delivery models
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., TypeScript-based or similar solutions)
Strong verbal and written communication skills across technical and business audiences

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Aras Innovator or similar modern PLM platforms
Experience implementing or supporting automated testing solutions in enterprise environments
Exposure to cloud and SaaS-based enterprise systems (e.g., Azure environments)
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
Experience with AI-assisted tools for requirements analysis, testing, or productivity
Background in manufacturing, retail, or product development environments

Responsibilities

Facilitate requirements-gathering sessions to document current-state and future-state business processes
Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams to align requirements with PLM capabilities
Support comprehensive testing efforts across enterprise IT implementations, including: Functional and non-functional testing, Integration and end-to-end validation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination and execution
Develop and maintain test strategies, test cases, and traceability matrices linking requirements to validation
Execute test scenarios, document defects, and drive resolution with delivery teams
Contribute to the design and review of automated testing solutions and scripts
Support solution validation activities such as CRP sessions, demos, and stakeholder walkthroughs
Assist with data validation and migration testing to ensure data integrity
Track and report on quality metrics, risks, and test outcomes
Create user documentation, training materials, and support end-user readiness
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
Partner with Product Owners, developers, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery success