Business Analyst, Sustainability - JR2420034

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Sr. Business Analyst in IT, you help provide strategic analysis services to PPG's Global Sustainability Function. You will work with partners to clarify and communicate our requirements to bridge the gap between technology and business processes. You will help assure IT products and services are aligned with our needs. You have, the ability to perform independent analysis, and have experience in the use of technology to manage business/function needs at a global level. You will report to the IT Manager, Packaging Front Line IT

Key Responsibilities * Provide expertise, frequently leading project teams in the analysis, design, and implementation of technical solutions. * Maintain awareness of current IT projects across PPG and planned projects within their own IT group to promote technology and application sharing. * Collaborate and frequently lead company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other partners in defining detailed customer requirements and system interfaces, assessing available technologies, and presenting viable solution options. * Within the Global Sustainability function, maintain a deeper knowledge of multiple business processes used by systems applications and frequently participate in the business support planning process. This may include evaluating software packages and making recommendations to management. * Provide technical leadership on one or more projects; expected to give direction to both PPG employees and contract resources. * Participate in prioritizing resources and tasks, developing risk contingencies, adjusting project scope, working with purchasing/procurement, and providing management feedback. * Propose technical solutions and provide and recommend data security solutions. * Assure business application systems are developed in a way that complies with global architectural standards and established methodologies and practices. * Identify barriers to meeting goals and provide solutions to keep projects on track and on budget. * Share responsibility with other team members to ensure product delivery, requiring a clear understanding of expectations and capabilities and the ability to act as a team member.

Qualifications * A four-year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Minimum 6 years' experience as an IT Business Analyst, Consultant, Application Developer, or related discipline. * Experience implementing global ERP systems or other IT systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) * Work with 3rd party vendors to define system requirements and troubleshoot issues with existing software. * Can maintain good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels. * Understanding of Agile development processes and other project management methodologies.

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.

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, pregna cy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.