Business Analysis Specialist 1

Job Function:

The Business Analysis Expert will collaborate with PPG’s Global Businesses to develop and clarify business processes, document, and communicate business requirements, and assure IT products and services are aligned with business needs.  Emphasis on activities in the China region but will work with a global IT team to deliver on these activities. 

Position Description  

The Business Analysis Expert can be technology generalists or specialists, providing an array of services such as business process improvement, priority-setting facilitation, project definition or design, and broker IT and contract services. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience in IT, business process design, or relevant consulting roles with proven success of project implementations.  Complex problem solving and decision-making skills are required. Have extensive knowledge of the assigned business area's products and processes.  Having experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business and extensive experience in business process re-engineering utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change is also required. In addition, they will have strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that are understandable to our business users.

Competent at managing their time, have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, can deliver consistent results and are self-directed. Considered a member of a team focused on delivering business goals by following structured processes and procedures to deliver results. Share responsibility within team to ensure on-time product delivery, which requires a clear understanding of expectations and capabilities as well as the ability to act effectively as a team member. Demonstrate the ability to effectively provide direction on complex scenarios that lead to process change.  They directly influence the portfolio planning priorities and outcomes. Frequently demonstrated strong coaching skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and direct others on global process within and outside areas of immediate expertise. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management

• Excellent knowledge of PPG’s products and processes

• Understanding of the existing IT non-ERP solutions used by multiple PPG businesses

• Extensive experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business

• Understanding of how IT impacts an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes

• In-depth experience in helping businesses to focus and articulate a future business vision in terms of redesigned business processes and related business requirements

• Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is required, involving broad based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to affect business change

• Detailed knowledge of applications & technology directions and their capability to contribute to solving business problems

• Experienced in project management methodologies and practices and execution of large enterprise projects 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing such as White Papers or training material

• Ability to be comfortable in a nonhierarchical, flat organization and, if required, operate under a dual reporting relationship; ability to thrive in an unstructured hands-on environment that demands a consultative approach

• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to learn quickly to develop effective working relationships across a diverse team of functional, technical, and business partners

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience 
   
• 4+ years of IT, business process engineering, project management, or a related discipline experience
• Experience with ERP systems is desired but not required.  Knowledge of SAP system is highly beneficial
• Ability to interact with and lead both technical (IT) team members and business team members to achieve project success. 
• Strong understanding of business process mapping and design is required. 
• Strong Analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to collaborate within a global team & positive team spirit
• Must be comfortable working remotely using primarily virtual means of collaborating with colleagues and managers
• Must be able to work without close supervision
• Fluent communication in Chinese and English
• Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering high quality work in a dynamic fast paced environment

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.