Job Overview
This role is for designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics to achieve project success as agreed with customers.
* Analysis and evaluation of business requirements through a structured methodical approach
* Define the solution scope, time, cost and risk by translating business requirements into a set of functional and non-functional deliverables.
* Estimate and plan project deliverables and success criteria
* Identify project Risks and Assumptions
* Communicate with stakeholders, business and technical project teams to ensure the roles and responsibilities for the solution deliver are understood
* Implementation of financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 as designed in the solution scope definition
* Identify all potential Change Requests and work with designated Principal Consultant/ Project Manager on these variations
* Participate in Post Implementation Review and assume ownership of any actions
Required Skills and Experience
Delivering financial planning applications requires significant experience in several areas. Key skills include:
* At least 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications;
* A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Finance & Accounting;
* Proven project experience delivering financial planning solutions covering most phases of the project lifecycle including scoping, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment while using project management methodologies;
* In-depth knowledge and senior level expertise in IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 including cube design, turbo integrator processes & rule engine; IBM Cognos TM1 Certified Developer would be an added advantage;
* The ability to grasp complex business problems and engineer effective solutions;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills