Planisware Configurator

Aquent is partnering with a leading global enterprise that stands at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to transforming the future of complex product development and strategic portfolio management. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a pioneering team where your expertise will directly shape the strategic direction and operational efficiency of groundbreaking initiatives, making a tangible impact on how critical business functions evolve.

We are seeking a dynamic configurator, a seasoned expert passionate about shaping strategic decision-making and optimizing enterprise-level processes, to become a pivotal force in evolving our client's portfolio management platform. This is an incredible opportunity to drive significant impact, translating critical business needs into scalable solutions that empower teams across product development, R&D, finance, and IT. You will be instrumental in enhancing how projects are planned, resources are managed, and strategic decisions are made, directly influencing the success of groundbreaking initiatives and contributing to our client's mission of driving efficiency and strategic insight across their operations.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of objectives, processes, challenges, and reporting needs, expertly facilitating workshops and requirements gathering sessions.
• Translate intricate business requirements into robust functional designs and configuration specifications for the portfolio management platform, recommending best-practice solutions that drive efficiency.
• Configure diverse modules, workflows, forms, views, dashboards, reports, and portfolio structures, encompassing project lifecycle, stage-gate, resource management, demand management, financial planning, and governance processes.
• Support the setup and meticulous maintenance of user roles, permissions, and security configurations, working in concert with technical architects and developers on complex solutions.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize portfolio and project management processes, fostering continuous improvement and enterprise best practices.
• Develop comprehensive test scenarios and rigorously validate configured solutions, providing essential support during system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and release validation.
• Design and maintain critical dashboards, insightful reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive scorecards to fulfill essential portfolio, financial, and resource planning reporting requirements.
• Create comprehensive user documentation and engaging training materials, then conduct effective end-user training to drive platform adoption and maximize its value, while also providing crucial functional support and troubleshooting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, communicating complex information effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences, and actively contributing to roadmap planning and enhancement prioritization.

Why This Role Matters

Your expertise will directly contribute to achieving greater portfolio visibility, unparalleled reporting accuracy, and increased process standardization across the enterprise. By significantly reducing manual efforts and enhancing governance, you will empower faster, more informed strategic decisions across critical business functions. You'll play a key role in fostering effective partnerships and shaping the long-term strategy of the Portfolio Management Center of Excellence, making a tangible difference in how our client manages its most important initiatives and drives future innovation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Functional Consultant, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or a dedicated Planisware Configurator.
• 3 years of hands-on Planisware configuration experience.
• Proven experience supporting Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) processes.
• Strong understanding of Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Financial Planning, Demand Management, and Stage-Gate Processes.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating requirements gathering and business workshops.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to dissect complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, enabling effective collaboration across all levels.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience with Planisware Enterprise implementations.
• Industry experience in complex product development environments, such as engineering, manufacturing, and R&D.
• Familiarity with SAP, Jira, Power BI, and other enterprise reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting SaaS-based enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Planisware certification.