Job Function:
The Business Analyst Specialist is responsible for projects and acts as a liaison between the Business and the IT teams. He/she will collaborate with PPG’s Global Business to develop and clarify business processes, document, and communicate business requirements, and ensure 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 Analyst Specialist 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 the 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 the 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.

Provide project management deliverables for one or more projects and are expected to give directions to the project members, both PPG employees and contract resources. They may oversee multiple small projects simultaneously while managing a single large one. Participate in prioritizing resources and tasks, developing risk contingencies, adjusting project scope, interacting with purchasing, and providing management feedback. Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts. Identify barriers to meeting project goals and provide solutions that keep projects on track and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

61 Ability to communicate with all levels of management

61 Excellent knowledge of PPG’s products and business processes

61 Understanding of the existing IT solutions used by PPG businesses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

61 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

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

Qualifications

61 A degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience

61 4+ years of IT, business process engineering, project management, or a related discipline experience
61 Experience with ERP systems is desired but not required. Knowledge of SAP system is highly beneficial
61 Ability to interact with and lead both technical (IT) team members and business team members to achieve project success.
61 Strong understanding of business process mapping and design is required.
61 Strong Analytical and conceptual skills
61 Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
61 Ability to collaborate within a global team & positive team spirit
61 Able to work remotely and comfortably, primarily using virtual means to collaborate with colleagues and managers
61 Must be able to work independently without close supervision
61 Fluent communication in Chinese and English
61 Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering high quality work in a dynamic fast paced environment