Planview Portfolio & Project Management

Planview Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) Administrator

Bengaluru

Background

Olam International Limited is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide, ranging from multi-national organizations with world-famous brands to small family-run businesses. Olams value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. It is headquartered in Singapore and listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

The Board of Olam International Ltd, Singapore decided to reorganize Olams global businesses into separate companies to sharpen the focus on individual business categories:
 Olam Holding (OH)
 Olam Food Ingredients (ofi)Olam Agri

The reorganization was carried out at the global level.

About ofi

ofi was carved out from Olam International Limited in 2020 and is scheduled to be listed on the UK stock exchange.

ofi is a global leader at the forefront of food & beverage consumer trends. Through its complementary portfolio of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices, ofi delivers sustainable, natural, and plant-based ingredients & solutions to its global and diversified customer base. ofi's footprint includes 51 countries operations, 100+ manufacturing plants, 15 innovation centres supplying food and raw materials procured from 2.6 million farmers to over 8,000+ global customers worldwide.

ofi is driven by a strong purpose  Be the change for good food and a healthy future. By working with ofi, youll be helping to create a real impact on the ground. Sustainability is built into our business model - from our offices to our farming operations and supply chains, were acting across issues as diverse as farmer poverty, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions.

About the function: Information Technology

Given the carve-out and the new strategic journey, ofi is focussing on areas that accelerate growth through innovation strategy. Along these lines, the IT function is looking forward to driving the next wave of value creation that can have a tangible positive impact on the organization as well as our partners including farmers, suppliers, customers and communities.

About the Role: Planview Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) Administrator

ofi is implementing multiple large-sized and medium-sized digital and IT projects, as part of its digital transformation journey. To ensure reliable delivery, Planview Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) System has been recently implemented. We are now seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join us as a Planview PPM System Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and support of the Planview (PPM) system, besides supporting the PMO by suggesting and implementing process improvements, automation, and training and supporting the project managers. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of project and portfolio management processes.

Key Responsibilities
 Administer and configure the Planview PPM system based on business requirements and best practices.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement system enhancements, integrations, and customizations.
 Support the implementation and integration of the Planview system with other enterprise applications and systems.
 Conduct system testing, including the creation and execution of test plans and scenarios.
 Develop and maintain system documentation, including system architecture, configurations, and user guides.
 Provide end-user support, including training, troubleshooting, and assistance with system-related questions and issues.
 Monitor system performance and proactively identify and address potential areas of improvement or optimization.
 Stay up to date with Planview system updates, releases, and new features, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
 Ensure the security and integrity of the Planview system and associated data through user access management and data governance practices.
 Supporting the PMO lead by suggesting and implementing process improvements, automation, and training and supporting the project managers.

Qualifications & Skills
 Bachelors in information technology, computer science or a related field
 Certification in project management (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent). Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
 Proven experience of 5-8 years as a system analyst or administrator, with a minimum of 3 years experience in Planview or other PPM systems.
 Knowledge of system integration methodologies and experience integrating PPM systems with other enterprise applications.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering solutions to complex business challenges.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.,