Polarion Expert (Functional Analyst)

Job description

Position Description:

Reporting to the IS&T COE Product Management Team Lead, the Polarion Expert (Functional Analyst) is responsible for configuring and optimizing the Polarion Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) system to meet our client s needs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining standards for Polarion, and continuously improving the application and its toolchain. The analyst will act as the first point of contact for all ALM-related expertise and ensure the application meets the organization's requirements.
The position demands strong functional and technical expertise in Polarion, along with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of product development methodologies. The analyst will collaborate closely with stakeholders, developers, and managers to deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities
-Define standards for Polarion and collaborate to configure the Polarion Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) system for the organization.
-Act as the first point of contact for all ALM-related expertise.
-Continuously improve the Polarion application, add-ons, and toolchain by planning and developing features, making Do/Buy decisions with stakeholders, and executing test rollouts in a controlled environment.
-Conduct training and coaching sessions for system developers to enhance their understanding of Polarion.
-Share knowledge through the organization s database and manage both user access and the application itself.
-Actively contribute to modern work principles like agility, self-organization, process improvement, and feedback culture.

Qualifications
-Familiar with product development methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, V-Model, and Waterfall.
-Good understanding of Requirements Engineering, Change Management, Risk Management, and Project Planning.
-Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, engineering, or a related field (preferred).
-3+ years of professional experience with Polarion.
-Experience with IT operating systems, networking, and system administration is a plus.
-Go getter attitude with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
-Solid communication abilities both written and verbal
-Team player that demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative
-Business savvy to anticipates and exceeds business expectations
-Forward-thinker looking for breakthrough actions that add value
-Pursue and achieves the highest standard of ethical conduct
-Meet or exceed financial commitments
-Able to communicate effectively in English and French.
-Willing to work after core business hours and on weekends (rarely).

Skills:

·  English
·  French
·  Change Management
·  Kanban
·  Project Management
·  SCRUM

What you can expect from us:

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