FlexPLM Senior Programmer Analyst

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Position Purpose: Builds/implements moderate to complex computer application solutions to meet business informational needs and requirements. Designs, develops, tests, debugs and documents applications based on technical configurations and specifications. Supports and troubleshoots existing applications. Evaluates and analyzes business requirements for new applications and application changes.
 

Overview:

In this new role, the Configuration Analyst will be responsible for system configuration and development activities for PTC’s FlexPLM system as well as its integrations to new Digital Product Creation tools and Digital Asset Management solutions. FlexPLM is a Product Lifecycle Management tool which impacts the way L.L. Bean creates, develops, and houses product specification data across the entire product lifecycle.  In this position, you will collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Supply Chain Operations team, which works in conjunction with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Lab, QA, Customs & Trade and Raw Material Sourcing teams to identify business requirements.  Given the constantly evolving requirements from various Merchandising and Supply Chain areas, this individual must remain adaptable to assist with and configure additional applications supported by the team including (Blue Yonder, VibeIQ, CLO3D, CLO-Set).

While the primary focus of this role is system configuration and development within FlexPLM and subsequent integrations, we are also looking for someone with an interest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. While these areas are not an immediate part of the role, there may be opportunities in the future to contribute to data-driven initiatives that enhance other tools supported by this team. A familiarity with data science and a willingness to learn will be valuable as we explore how analytics and machine learning can drive innovation in our product lifecycle management processes.

This individual will also help support other Merchandising/Supply Chain COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) software in an on-call capacity (Blue Yonder, VibeIQ, CLO3D, CLO-Set).

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with various IT partners to ensure seamless integration of product data across the matrix of applications.

• Responsible for the ongoing health and sustainment of PTC FlexPLM, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, implementing updates and enhancements to ensure the tool remains effective and efficient.

• Configure and support product development applications including PTC FlexPLM, Flex Connect, and CLO3D, along with any new tools that require team support.

• Assist with technical content and execution of strategic projects demanding environment that covers multiple cross-functional areas.

• Partner with PTC and Kalypso on the development, configuration and integration of COTS software packages and custom code

• Prepare high level designs employing higher-level analytical skills in gathering business requirements and creating solutions.

• Prepare detailed specifications from which software packages are configured, integrations are made and/or programs are written.

• Implement technical solutions by either configuring software packages or code development.

• Collaborate with business area customers to design, develop, test, debug, implement, document and maintain applications.

• Design and develop solutions with a focus on performance and scalability.

• Apply formal methodologies when designing and developing solutions.

• Develop and execute test plans for developed and purchased software. Documents results.

• Provide options for and estimates of viable solutions.

• Estimate and track time required to complete work, for project budgeting and financial tracking.

• Work independently and collaboratively with team; provide regular updates to leader.

• Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.

• Adhere to security standards in support of PCI (Payment Card Indust