What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing IT Business Analyst position at PPG?
As a Business Analysis Specialist (IT) within the Aerospace Front Line IT (FLIT) Manufacturing team, you will be a member of a team supporting the Global Aerospace Business Manufacturing IT Systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems. This is both a functional and semi-technical role where you will be expected to work directly with customers, configure/support applications, gather business requirements, and lead both small and large project efforts to support our business initiatives. This is in addition to report development using web frameworks in GE Proficy.
As a Business Analysis Specialist, you will partner and collaborate with business stakeholders, customers, internal IT teams, and external consultants leading projects, gathering business requirements, collaborating on system enhancements, facilitating user acceptance testing, and ultimately being the liaison between IT and business functions. You will also be responsible for working and coordinating with System Integrators on Projects. With distinct business functions operating out of different facilities the candidate should be open to a at least 25% travel annually with the potential for increased travel during key project milestones. This opportunity is based in the US at either our Pittsburgh, PA or Sylmar, CA offices on a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
As a Business Analysis Specialist, you will partner and collaborate with business stakeholders, customers, internal IT teams, and external consultants leading projects, gathering business requirements, collaborating on system enhancements, facilitating user acceptance testing, and ultimately being the liaison between IT and business functions. You will also be responsible for working and coordinating with System Integrators on Projects. With distinct business functions operating out of different facilities the candidate should be open to a at least 25% travel annually with the potential for increased travel during key project milestones. This opportunity is based in the US at either our Pittsburgh, PA or Sylmar, CA offices on a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships inside and outside of your team.
- Be a quick learner of new topics and be flexible to change.
- Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements, functional design, testing and working with business processes.
- Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes.
- Ability to lead small, medium, and large sized projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
- At least 4-year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Masters Degree in related discipline or willingness to obtain one is preferred.
- 6 years of IT or a related discipline experience.
- Must have a strong ability to understand business process and translate the process into Functional and Technical Requirements
- Track record of participation on IT project teams.
- Possess the ability and desire to foster the development of junior team members.
- Experience in any of the following technologies are a plus: QAD, Oracle R12, Kronos, and Proficy Smart Factory Manufacturing Execution System (MES) including Historian, Plant Apps, Operations Hub.
- Experience with designing/developing web reports using SQL, Historian Time Series Databases, or experience in UI/UX is a plus.
- Experience working with process control or IT infrastructure systems and teams is a plus.
About Us
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.