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TM1 – Developer/ Application administrator

IBM Planning Analytics – TM1 application

TM1 was developed by a company called Applix, purchased by Cognos and is now part of IBM Analytics. The product is now marketed as IBM Planning Analytics and we have version 2.07 installed in Production. Version 2.09 will be released by IBM later this year but we would only upgrade if they offer significant new features. We are looking to build internal expertise in this specific application area to ensure we can support our finance community.

Job Description for TM1

We are looking for a  TM1 application Administrator. This includes upgrades, monitoring, troubleshooting, user communication, admin and configuration expertise, performance tuning and partnering with IT on the following key topics

• SQL databases
  • Maintenance
  • Availability group
  • New databases, rights
  • Kerberos delegation
  • Actions with sysadmin rights
  • Locks, troubleshooting

• Windows Server / Linux Server
  • Ports, Windows firewall, hardware firewall confidential zone
  • Vulnerability report
  • Patches, weekly reboots
  • Monitoring
  • Windows version updates Windows 2012/2016
  • Network (interuptions, performance, stability)
  • SSO issues
  • Lifecycle management
  • New servers (order, install, configure)

• AD groups and rights, user management
• ADLDS as SSO source
• DoD / dDoDs
• Create packages e.g. TM1 Perspectives client
• ServiceTrace Monitoring
  • TM1
  • MIC
  • MIS
  • Tableau

• Specials
  • ThinkCell GPOs / AD Group License
  • Office / Excel License issues
  • Global/Sial users
  • HPSM documentation, update

The TM1 application administrator. Will be responsible for supporting state of the art solutions and services in the TM1 application area.  This includes the quality control of all implementations of systems enhancements following established processes to meet customer requirements.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of the application & data integration landscape combined with a deep understanding underlying application architecture and infrastructure component. He/she should lead the interaction with project teams, development teams, and application and testing teams.

This role would lead the TM1 application group and provide guidance about all implementations and approves non-avoidable customizations. He/she will orchestrate the architecture design decisions and coordinate the TM1 Life Cycle.

TM1 Developer

 

Your Responsibilities:

• Administration and maintenance of the central TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics (PA) platform, which covers the main analysis, reporting and planning solutions of the finance and controlling area.
• Further development of the databases by adding further requirements, changes, master data, processes, rules, etc. including extensive testing.
• Technical input to improve BI processes and architecture as well as the application landscape.
• Proactive introduction of ideas for continuous system and process improvement.

Who you are?

• At least 5 to 8 years relevant work experience at a multinational company, including previous experience regarding complex IT transactions
• 3+ years of hands on project management
• 5+ years’ experience in IBM ANALYTICS / COGNOS / TM1 application
• Deep understanding of IBM ANALYTIC solution COGNOS / TM1
• Excellent understanding of agile project frameworks like Scrum/DevOps.
• Good understanding of TM1 development principles and practical usage in finance area.
• Ability to support solutions based on the business requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict / resolution management, active listening, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Capable to work self-reliant and team oriented
• Proficient in English language.
• Any Certification related to IBM analytics - TM1 is a strong plus.
• Ability to build, guide, coach and sustain a team of TM1 / IBM ANALYTICS experts / resources.

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