PLM Business Analyst (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

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Smith & Nephew

FULL TIME

October 28, 2024

PLM Business Analyst (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The PLM Business Analyst for (R&D) will collaborate with the management team of (R&D) to deliver solutions and services that measurably improve business KPIs - while efficiently/effectively leveraging internal and external IT capability.

This position is a: P3.

What will you be doing?

Demand Management: Lead the creation and continuous improvement of a business capability and IT enablement roadmap for R&D business including understanding short and long-term business plans and objectives, planning new initiatives, and determining how they fit into the business plan and global IT roadmap.
Design: Lead the ideation and high-level planning of IT initiatives in R&D including specification of business requirements, formulation of business process and creation and vetting of business cases, and high-level project planning (scope, schedule, & budget). Incorporate process standardization and simplification improvements in high-level designs to enable business strategy and streamline the IT applications landscape over time (Application Lifecycle Management).
Execute: Lead execution of IT initiatives in R&D to achieve scope, schedule, financial, & quality commitments thru operating a metrics-based management system, ensuring adherence to principles and standards in the solution lifecycle management process. Collaborate and leverage IT competency centers and share services.
Support: Act as the IT site lead, and escalate issues within the IT organization as appropriate
Communicate Champion understanding, support for, and value of global IT portfolio; serve as the “glue” bringing together Local Business and IT communities to achieve common goals; and secure active participation and strong advocacy from Business and IT communities, customers, suppliers, and industry bodies.

What will you need to be successful?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent experience.

Experience

Typically has 5 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of management experience in managing stakeholders, projects, and services.
Demonstrated application of Six Sigma/Lean/AGILE methodologies to yield tangible business results.
Proven track record of successfully executing business-IT projects.
Has worked in a regulated business.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Business Relationship Management certification
Training/certification in Agile, Project Management preferred.

Competencies

Direct business experience in R&D is preferred, experience supporting Windchill, or a similar PLM solution is required.
Required:
Windchill or similar PLM BA experience
Business case creation, justification, and measurement for IT investments/projects
Business solution requirements creation (emphasis on process and data requirements)
Business process design and re-engineering techniques and methods
Program/Project Management, Six Sigma/Lean methods, and practices
Functional process knowledge needed - e.g., Salesforce Excellence.
Change Leadership - manages, leads, and enables the process of change.
Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transportation and food, recognition program.
Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.
Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.
Training: Training program, unlimited learning.
Extra perks: employees association, and more…

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